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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.16, 574.38 and 275.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.16, 574.38 and 275.03 is: 412.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.16 : 574.38 = 275.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.16/574.38 = 275.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.16x = 574.38 × 275.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.16x = 157,968.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,968.86/383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.28

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