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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.46, 571.62 and 379.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.46, 571.62 and 379.14 is: 565.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.46 : 571.62 = 379.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.46/571.62 = 379.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.46x = 571.62 × 379.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.46x = 216,724.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,724.01/383.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.18

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