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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.68, 573.90 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.68, 573.90 and 328.44 is: 492.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.68 : 573.90 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.68/573.90 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.68x = 573.90 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.68x = 188,491.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,491.72/382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.56

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