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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.40, 575.10 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.40, 575.10 and 367.20 is: 550.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.40 : 575.10 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.40/575.10 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.40x = 575.10 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.40x = 211,176.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,176.72/383.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.80

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