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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.28, 532.98 and 324.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.28, 532.98 and 324.36 is: 447.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.28 : 532.98 = 324.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.28/532.98 = 324.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.28x = 532.98 × 324.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.28x = 172,877.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,877.39/386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.54

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