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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.17, 571.99 and 328.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.17, 571.99 and 328.71 is: 491.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.17 : 571.99 = 328.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.17/571.99 = 328.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.17x = 571.99 × 328.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.17x = 188,016.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,016.63/382.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.97

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