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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.90, 527.93 and 323.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.90, 527.93 and 323.78 is: 446.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.90 : 527.93 = 323.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.90/527.93 = 323.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.90x = 527.93 × 323.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.90x = 170,935.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,935.30/382.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.43

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