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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.45, 573.55 and 354.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.45, 573.55 and 354.29 is: 529.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.45 : 573.55 = 354.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.45/573.55 = 354.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.45x = 573.55 × 354.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.45x = 203,199.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,199.28/383.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.93

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