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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.63, 527.81 and 372.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.63, 527.81 and 372.69 is: 512.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.63 : 527.81 = 372.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.63/527.81 = 372.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.63x = 527.81 × 372.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.63x = 196,707.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,707.65/383.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.76

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