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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.22, 573.35 and 336.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.22, 573.35 and 336.87 is: 505.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.22 : 573.35 = 336.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.22/573.35 = 336.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.22x = 573.35 × 336.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.22x = 193,142.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,142.73/382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.32

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