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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.32, 568.86 and 326.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.32, 568.86 and 326.86 is: 488.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.32 : 568.86 = 326.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.32/568.86 = 326.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.32x = 568.86 × 326.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.32x = 185,937.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,937.58/380.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.90

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