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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.07, 573.93 and 368.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.07, 573.93 and 368.85 is: 552.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.07 : 573.93 = 368.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.07/573.93 = 368.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.07x = 573.93 × 368.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.07x = 211,694.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,694.08/383.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.63

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