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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.64, 575.36 and 332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.64, 575.36 and 332.48 is: 497.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.64 : 575.36 = 332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.64/575.36 = 332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.64x = 575.36 × 332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.64x = 191,295.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,295.69/384.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.34

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