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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.93, 586.08 and 321.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.93, 586.08 and 321.96 is: 485.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.93 : 586.08 = 321.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.93/586.08 = 321.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.93x = 586.08 × 321.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.93x = 188,694.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,694.32/388.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.16

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