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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383, 573.45 and 267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383, 573.45 and 267.56 is: 400.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383 : 573.45 = 267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383/573.45 = 267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383x = 573.45 × 267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383x = 153,432.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,432.28/383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.61

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