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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.68, 572.72 and 332.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.68, 572.72 and 332.68 is: 496.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.68 : 572.72 = 332.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.68/572.72 = 332.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.68x = 572.72 × 332.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.68x = 190,532.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,532.49/383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.59

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