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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.84, 574.96 and 326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.84, 574.96 and 326.32 is: 488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.84 : 574.96 = 326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.84/574.96 = 326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.84x = 574.96 × 326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.84x = 187,620.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,620.95/383.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.80

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