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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.92, 528.84 and 324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.92, 528.84 and 324.60 is: 448.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.92 : 528.84 = 324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.92/528.84 = 324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.92x = 528.84 × 324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.92x = 171,661.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,661.46/382.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.30

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