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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.33, 575.28 and 326.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.33, 575.28 and 326.01 is: 487.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.33 : 575.28 = 326.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.33/575.28 = 326.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.33x = 575.28 × 326.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.33x = 187,547.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,547.03/384.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.98

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