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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.46, 572.41 and 354.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.46, 572.41 and 354.91 is: 529.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.46 : 572.41 = 354.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.46/572.41 = 354.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.46x = 572.41 × 354.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.46x = 203,154.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,154.03/383.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.79

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