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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.03, 528.23 and 368.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.03, 528.23 and 368.05 is: 507.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.03 : 528.23 = 368.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.03/528.23 = 368.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.03x = 528.23 × 368.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.03x = 194,414.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,414.65/383.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.57

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