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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.78, 573.36 and 329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.78, 573.36 and 329.32 is: 493.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.78 : 573.36 = 329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.78/573.36 = 329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.78x = 573.36 × 329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.78x = 188,818.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,818.92/382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.28

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