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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.61, 578.43 and 324.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.61, 578.43 and 324.54 is: 486.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.61 : 578.43 = 324.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.61/578.43 = 324.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.61x = 578.43 × 324.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.61x = 187,723.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,723.67/385.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.83

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