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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.28, 573.92 and 322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.28, 573.92 and 322.28 is: 482.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.28 : 573.92 = 322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.28/573.92 = 322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.28x = 573.92 × 322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.28x = 184,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,962.94/383.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.58

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