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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.56, 575.64 and 363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.56, 575.64 and 363.52 is: 545.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.56 : 575.64 = 363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.56/575.64 = 363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.56x = 575.64 × 363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.56x = 209,256.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,256.65/383.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.56

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