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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.96, 536.28 and 323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.96, 536.28 and 323.44 is: 445.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.96 : 536.28 = 323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.96/536.28 = 323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.96x = 536.28 × 323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.96x = 173,454.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,454.40/388.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.94

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