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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.97, 524.40 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.97, 524.40 and 328.68 is: 452.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.97 : 524.40 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.97/524.40 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.97x = 524.40 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.97x = 172,359.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,359.79/380.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.42

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