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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.88, 576.24 and 327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.88, 576.24 and 327.04 is: 489.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.88 : 576.24 = 327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.88/576.24 = 327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.88x = 576.24 × 327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.88x = 188,453.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,453.53/384.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.64

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