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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.53, 573.90 and 324.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.53, 573.90 and 324.15 is: 486.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.53 : 573.90 = 324.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.53/573.90 = 324.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.53x = 573.90 × 324.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.53x = 186,029.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,029.69/382.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.31

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