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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.38, 573.96 and 292.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.38, 573.96 and 292.45 is: 437.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.38 : 573.96 = 292.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.38/573.96 = 292.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.38x = 573.96 × 292.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.38x = 167,854.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,854.60/383.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.83

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