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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.34, 586.65 and 322.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.34, 586.65 and 322.38 is: 485.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.34 : 586.65 = 322.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.34/586.65 = 322.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.34x = 586.65 × 322.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.34x = 189,124.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,124.23/389.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.76

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