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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.64, 526.62 and 323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.64, 526.62 and 323.32 is: 446.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.64 : 526.62 = 323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.64/526.62 = 323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.64x = 526.62 × 323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.64x = 170,266.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,266.78/381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.15

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