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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.98, 578.43 and 328.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.98, 578.43 and 328.74 is: 492.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.98 : 578.43 = 328.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.98/578.43 = 328.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.98x = 578.43 × 328.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.98x = 190,153.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,153.08/385.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.65

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