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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.06, 574.94 and 332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.06, 574.94 and 332.76 is: 498.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.06 : 574.94 = 332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.06/574.94 = 332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.06x = 574.94 × 332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.06x = 191,312.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,312.50/384.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.14

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