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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.92, 574.94 and 329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.92, 574.94 and 329 is: 495.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.92 : 574.94 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.92/574.94 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.92x = 574.94 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.92x = 189,155.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,155.26/381.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.27

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