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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.62, 523.89 and 324.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.62, 523.89 and 324.33 is: 447.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.62 : 523.89 = 324.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.62/523.89 = 324.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.62x = 523.89 × 324.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.62x = 169,913.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,913.24/379.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.59

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