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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383, 574.74 and 220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383, 574.74 and 220.76 is: 331.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383 : 574.74 = 220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383/574.74 = 220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383x = 574.74 × 220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383x = 126,879.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,879.60/383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.28

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