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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.37, 529.83 and 290.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.37, 529.83 and 290.09 is: 400.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.37 : 529.83 = 290.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.37/529.83 = 290.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.37x = 529.83 × 290.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.37x = 153,694.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,694.29/383.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.90

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