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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.32, 575.22 and 330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.32, 575.22 and 330.24 is: 494.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.32 : 575.22 = 330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.32/575.22 = 330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.32x = 575.22 × 330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.32x = 189,960.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,960.65/384.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.28

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