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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.16, 574.92 and 275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.16, 574.92 and 275.28 is: 413.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.16 : 574.92 = 275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.16/574.92 = 275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.16x = 574.92 × 275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.16x = 158,263.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,263.98/383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.05

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