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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.62, 571.79 and 355.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.62, 571.79 and 355.92 is: 530.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.62 : 571.79 = 355.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.62/571.79 = 355.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.62x = 571.79 × 355.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.62x = 203,511.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,511.50/383.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.50

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