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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.76, 574.20 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.76, 574.20 and 323.28 is: 483.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.76 : 574.20 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.76/574.20 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.76x = 574.20 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.76x = 185,627.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,627.38/383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.71

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