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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.44, 575.64 and 363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.44, 575.64 and 363.28 is: 545.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.44 : 575.64 = 363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.44/575.64 = 363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.44x = 575.64 × 363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.44x = 209,118.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,118.50/383.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.37

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