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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.23, 573.60 and 253.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.23, 573.60 and 253.33 is: 379.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.23 : 573.60 = 253.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.23/573.60 = 253.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.23x = 573.60 × 253.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.23x = 145,310.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,310.09/383.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.17

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