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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.15, 573.12 and 322.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.15, 573.12 and 322.99 is: 483.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.15 : 573.12 = 322.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.15/573.12 = 322.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.15x = 573.12 × 322.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.15x = 185,112.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,112.75/383.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.13

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