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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.44, 576.28 and 328.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.44, 576.28 and 328.33 is: 490.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.44 : 576.28 = 328.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.44/576.28 = 328.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.44x = 576.28 × 328.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.44x = 189,211.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,211.14/385.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.90

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