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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.24, 573.95 and 376.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.24, 573.95 and 376.89 is: 564.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.24 : 573.95 = 376.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.24/573.95 = 376.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.24x = 573.95 × 376.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.24x = 216,316.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,316.02/383.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.45

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