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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.24, 567.34 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.24, 567.34 and 328.44 is: 491.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.24 : 567.34 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.24/567.34 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.24x = 567.34 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.24x = 186,338.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,338.46/379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.35

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