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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.04, 573.66 and 265.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.04, 573.66 and 265.49 is: 397.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.04 : 573.66 = 265.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.04/573.66 = 265.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.04x = 573.66 × 265.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.04x = 152,300.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,300.99/383.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.61

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