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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.62, 530.42 and 325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.62, 530.42 and 325.88 is: 449.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.62 : 530.42 = 325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.62/530.42 = 325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.62x = 530.42 × 325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.62x = 172,853.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,853.27/384.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.41

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