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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.56, 533.48 and 324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.56, 533.48 and 324.28 is: 447.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.56 : 533.48 = 324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.56/533.48 = 324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.56x = 533.48 × 324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.56x = 172,995.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,995.27/386.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.53

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