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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.22, 575.61 and 253.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.22, 575.61 and 253.41 is: 380.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.22 : 575.61 = 253.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.22/575.61 = 253.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.22x = 575.61 × 253.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.22x = 145,865.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,865.33/383.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.63

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