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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822, 1,233.32 and 383.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822, 1,233.32 and 383.45 is: 575.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822 : 1,233.32 = 383.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822/1,233.32 = 383.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822x = 1,233.32 × 383.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822x = 472,908.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,908.47/822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.31

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