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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.72, 578.52 and 324.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.72, 578.52 and 324.24 is: 487.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.72 : 578.52 = 324.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.72/578.52 = 324.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.72x = 578.52 × 324.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.72x = 187,579.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,579.32/384.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.57

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