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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.56, 574.74 and 275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.56, 574.74 and 275.16 is: 412.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.56 : 574.74 = 275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.56/574.74 = 275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.56x = 574.74 × 275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.56x = 158,145.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,145.46/383.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.31

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