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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.76, 575.70 and 324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.76, 575.70 and 324.28 is: 485.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.76 : 575.70 = 324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.76/575.70 = 324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.76x = 575.70 × 324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.76x = 186,688.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,688.00/384.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.21

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