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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.24, 570.65 and 362.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.24, 570.65 and 362.12 is: 539.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.24 : 570.65 = 362.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.24/570.65 = 362.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.24x = 570.65 × 362.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.24x = 206,643.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,643.78/383.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.20

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