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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.43, 575.73 and 338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.43, 575.73 and 338.16 is: 507.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.43 : 575.73 = 338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.43/575.73 = 338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.43x = 575.73 × 338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.43x = 194,688.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,688.86/383.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.76

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