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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.36, 573.63 and 362.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.36, 573.63 and 362.51 is: 542.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.36 : 573.63 = 362.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.36/573.63 = 362.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.36x = 573.63 × 362.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.36x = 207,946.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,946.61/383.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.43

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