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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.56, 530.52 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.56, 530.52 and 326.64 is: 450.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.56 : 530.52 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.56/530.52 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.56x = 530.52 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.56x = 173,289.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,289.05/384.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.62

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