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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.44, 529.92 and 326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.44, 529.92 and 326.88 is: 449.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.44 : 529.92 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.44/529.92 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.44x = 529.92 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.44x = 173,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,220.25/385.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.41

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