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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.76, 573.23 and 324.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.76, 573.23 and 324.77 is: 486.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.76 : 573.23 = 324.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.76/573.23 = 324.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.76x = 573.23 × 324.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.76x = 186,163.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,163.42/382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.38

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