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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.76, 583.44 and 328.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.76, 583.44 and 328.48 is: 491.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.76 : 583.44 = 328.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.76/583.44 = 328.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.76x = 583.44 × 328.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.76x = 191,648.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,648.37/389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.71

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