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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.03, 532.74 and 324.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.03, 532.74 and 324.17 is: 446.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.03 : 532.74 = 324.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.03/532.74 = 324.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.03x = 532.74 × 324.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.03x = 172,695.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,695.66/387.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.21

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