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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.40, 575.46 and 329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.40, 575.46 and 329.88 is: 495.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.40 : 575.46 = 329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.40/575.46 = 329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.40x = 575.46 × 329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.40x = 189,832.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,832.74/383.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.13

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