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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.72, 527.89 and 324.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.72, 527.89 and 324.26 is: 447.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.72 : 527.89 = 324.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.72/527.89 = 324.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.72x = 527.89 × 324.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.72x = 171,173.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,173.61/382.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.26

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