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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.23, 574.59 and 325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.23, 574.59 and 325.22 is: 487.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.23 : 574.59 = 325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.23/574.59 = 325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.23x = 574.59 × 325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.23x = 186,866.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,866.51/383.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.61

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