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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.13, 573.28 and 371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.13, 573.28 and 371.25 is: 555.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.13 : 573.28 = 371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.13/573.28 = 371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.13x = 573.28 × 371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.13x = 212,829.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,829.27/383.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.50

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