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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383, 573.69 and 361.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383, 573.69 and 361.70 is: 541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383 : 573.69 = 361.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383/573.69 = 361.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383x = 573.69 × 361.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383x = 207,503.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,503.67/383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.79

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