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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.16, 575.82 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.16, 575.82 and 373.44 is: 561.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.16 : 575.82 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.16/575.82 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.16x = 575.82 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.16x = 215,034.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,034.22/383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.21

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