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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.10, 529.86 and 328.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.10, 529.86 and 328.84 is: 453.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.10 : 529.86 = 328.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.10/529.86 = 328.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.10x = 529.86 × 328.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.10x = 174,239.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,239.16/384.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.63

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