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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.98, 536.94 and 323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.98, 536.94 and 323.32 is: 445.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.98 : 536.94 = 323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.98/536.94 = 323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.98x = 536.94 × 323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.98x = 173,603.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,603.44/389.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.16

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