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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.31, 528.99 and 285.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.31, 528.99 and 285.33 is: 393.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.31 : 528.99 = 285.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.31/528.99 = 285.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.31x = 528.99 × 285.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.31x = 150,936.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,936.72/383.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.77

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