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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.68, 574.62 and 320.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.68, 574.62 and 320.91 is: 481.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.68 : 574.62 = 320.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.68/574.62 = 320.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.68x = 574.62 × 320.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.68x = 184,401.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,401.30/382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.87

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