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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.28, 576.92 and 324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.28, 576.92 and 324.28 is: 485.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.28 : 576.92 = 324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.28/576.92 = 324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.28x = 576.92 × 324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.28x = 187,083.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,083.62/385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.58

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