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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.78, 574.28 and 324.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.78, 574.28 and 324.39 is: 486.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.78 : 574.28 = 324.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.78/574.28 = 324.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.78x = 574.28 × 324.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.78x = 186,290.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,290.69/382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.68

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