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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.16, 529.44 and 283.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.16, 529.44 and 283.43 is: 391.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.16 : 529.44 = 283.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.16/529.44 = 283.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.16x = 529.44 × 283.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.16x = 150,060.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,060.50/383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.64

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