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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.53, 575.90 and 340.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.53, 575.90 and 340.33 is: 511.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.53 : 575.90 = 340.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.53/575.90 = 340.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.53x = 575.90 × 340.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.53x = 195,994.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,994.35/383.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.03

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