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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.45, 527.70 and 323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.45, 527.70 and 323.68 is: 446.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.45 : 527.70 = 323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.45/527.70 = 323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.45x = 527.70 × 323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.45x = 170,805.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,805.94/382.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.61

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