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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.68, 572.64 and 323.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.68, 572.64 and 323.98 is: 487.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.68 : 572.64 = 323.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.68/572.64 = 323.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.68x = 572.64 × 323.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.68x = 185,523.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,523.91/380.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.35

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