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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.72, 531.51 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.72, 531.51 and 322.44 is: 445.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.72 : 531.51 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.72/531.51 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.72x = 531.51 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.72x = 171,380.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,380.08/384.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.47

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