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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.12, 573.14 and 332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.12, 573.14 and 332.32 is: 497.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.12 : 573.14 = 332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.12/573.14 = 332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.12x = 573.14 × 332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.12x = 190,465.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,465.88/383.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.14

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