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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.32, 584.44 and 322.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.32, 584.44 and 322.14 is: 482.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.32 : 584.44 = 322.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.32/584.44 = 322.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.32x = 584.44 × 322.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.32x = 188,271.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,271.50/390.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.35

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