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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.23, 574.52 and 329.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.23, 574.52 and 329.85 is: 493.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.23 : 574.52 = 329.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.23/574.52 = 329.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.23x = 574.52 × 329.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.23x = 189,503.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,503.77/384.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.21

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