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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.41, 573.73 and 332.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.41, 573.73 and 332.22 is: 497.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.41 : 573.73 = 332.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.41/573.73 = 332.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.41x = 573.73 × 332.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.41x = 190,604.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,604.58/383.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.13

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