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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.64, 528.62 and 324.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.64, 528.62 and 324.42 is: 447.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.64 : 528.62 = 324.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.64/528.62 = 324.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.64x = 528.62 × 324.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.64x = 171,494.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,494.90/383.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.02

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