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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.68, 573.24 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.68, 573.24 and 328.08 is: 491.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.68 : 573.24 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.68/573.24 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.68x = 573.24 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.68x = 188,068.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,068.58/382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.45

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