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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.32, 573.66 and 280.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.32, 573.66 and 280.84 is: 420.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.32 : 573.66 = 280.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.32/573.66 = 280.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.32x = 573.66 × 280.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.32x = 161,106.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,106.67/383.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.29

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