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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.78, 573.36 and 328.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.78, 573.36 and 328.24 is: 491.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.78 : 573.36 = 328.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.78/573.36 = 328.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.78x = 573.36 × 328.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.78x = 188,199.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,199.69/382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.67

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