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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.74, 579.10 and 324.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.74, 579.10 and 324.90 is: 486.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.74 : 579.10 = 324.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.74/579.10 = 324.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.74x = 579.10 × 324.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.74x = 188,145.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,145.88/386.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.50

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