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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.36, 575.72 and 362.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.36, 575.72 and 362.86 is: 544.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.36 : 575.72 = 362.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.36/575.72 = 362.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.36x = 575.72 × 362.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.36x = 208,905.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,905.76/383.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.93

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