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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.30, 575.58 and 363.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.30, 575.58 and 363.81 is: 546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.30 : 575.58 = 363.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.30/575.58 = 363.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.30x = 575.58 × 363.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.30x = 209,401.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,401.76/383.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.32

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