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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.34, 577.26 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.34, 577.26 and 275.88 is: 415.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.34 : 577.26 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.34/577.26 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.34x = 577.26 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.34x = 159,254.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,254.49/383.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.44

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