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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.13, 573.82 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.13, 573.82 and 353.16 is: 528.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.13 : 573.82 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.13/573.82 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.13x = 573.82 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.13x = 202,649.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,649.39/383.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.93

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