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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.32, 582.94 and 321.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.32, 582.94 and 321.14 is: 480.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.32 : 582.94 = 321.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.32/582.94 = 321.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.32x = 582.94 × 321.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.32x = 187,205.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,205.35/389.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.85

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