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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.68, 445.80 and 288.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.68, 445.80 and 288.52 is: 397.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.68 : 445.80 = 288.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.68/445.80 = 288.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.68x = 445.80 × 288.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.68x = 128,622.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,622.22/323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.37

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