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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.83, 571.53 and 323.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.83, 571.53 and 323.51 is: 484.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.83 : 571.53 = 323.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.83/571.53 = 323.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.83x = 571.53 × 323.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.83x = 184,895.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,895.67/381.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.24

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