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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.27, 573.89 and 261.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.27, 573.89 and 261.77 is: 391.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.27 : 573.89 = 261.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.27/573.89 = 261.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.27x = 573.89 × 261.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.27x = 150,223.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,223.01/383.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.96

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