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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.12, 571.56 and 324.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.12, 571.56 and 324.88 is: 485.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.12 : 571.56 = 324.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.12/571.56 = 324.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.12x = 571.56 × 324.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.12x = 185,688.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,688.41/382.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.94

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