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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.84, 577.96 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.84, 577.96 and 328.32 is: 491.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.84 : 577.96 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.84/577.96 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.84x = 577.96 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.84x = 189,755.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,755.83/385.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.80

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