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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.46, 575.38 and 201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.46, 575.38 and 201 is: 301.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.46 : 575.38 = 201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.46/575.38 = 201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.46x = 575.38 × 201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.46x = 115,651.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,651.38/383.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.60

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