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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.21, 575.93 and 329.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.21, 575.93 and 329.15 is: 493.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.21 : 575.93 = 329.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.21/575.93 = 329.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.21x = 575.93 × 329.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.21x = 189,569.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,569.62/384.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.40

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