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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.33, 529.44 and 296.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.33, 529.44 and 296.66 is: 409.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.33 : 529.44 = 296.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.33/529.44 = 296.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.33x = 529.44 × 296.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.33x = 157,063.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,063.88/383.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.73

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