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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.52, 572.68 and 379.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.52, 572.68 and 379.60 is: 566.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.52 : 572.68 = 379.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.52/572.68 = 379.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.52x = 572.68 × 379.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.52x = 217,389.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,389.33/383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.83

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