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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.84, 571.96 and 324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.84, 571.96 and 324.32 is: 485.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.84 : 571.96 = 324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.84/571.96 = 324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.84x = 571.96 × 324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.84x = 185,498.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,498.07/381.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.80

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