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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.03, 574.98 and 329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.03, 574.98 and 329.20 is: 492.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.03 : 574.98 = 329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.03/574.98 = 329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.03x = 574.98 × 329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.03x = 189,283.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,283.42/384.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.89

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