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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.68, 584.48 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.68, 584.48 and 325.44 is: 488.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.68 : 584.48 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.68/584.48 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.68x = 584.48 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.68x = 190,213.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,213.17/389.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.13

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