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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.24, 525.60 and 328.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.24, 525.60 and 328.59 is: 453.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.24 : 525.60 = 328.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.24/525.60 = 328.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.24x = 525.60 × 328.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.24x = 172,706.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,706.90/381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.01

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