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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.88, 583.44 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.88, 583.44 and 328.32 is: 491.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.88 : 583.44 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.88/583.44 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.88x = 583.44 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.88x = 191,555.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,555.02/389.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.32

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