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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.16, 573.66 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.16, 573.66 and 356.16 is: 533.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.16 : 573.66 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.16/573.66 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.16x = 573.66 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.16x = 204,314.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,314.75/383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.24

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