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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.40, 532.72 and 324.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.40, 532.72 and 324.48 is: 447.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.40 : 532.72 = 324.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.40/532.72 = 324.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.40x = 532.72 × 324.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.40x = 172,856.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,856.99/386.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.35

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