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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.99, 576.18 and 326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.99, 576.18 and 326.88 is: 490.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.99 : 576.18 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.99/576.18 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.99x = 576.18 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.99x = 188,341.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,341.72/383.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.49

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