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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.73, 576.36 and 332.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.73, 576.36 and 332.83 is: 498.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.73 : 576.36 = 332.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.73/576.36 = 332.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.73x = 576.36 × 332.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.73x = 191,829.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,829.90/384.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.61

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