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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.15, 574.62 and 323.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.15, 574.62 and 323.99 is: 484.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.15 : 574.62 = 323.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.15/574.62 = 323.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.15x = 574.62 × 323.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.15x = 186,171.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,171.13/384.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.63

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