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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.64, 572.75 and 324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.64, 572.75 and 324.32 is: 485.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.64 : 572.75 = 324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.64/572.75 = 324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.64x = 572.75 × 324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.64x = 185,754.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,754.09/382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.45

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