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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.63, 529.40 and 285.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.63, 529.40 and 285.82 is: 394.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.63 : 529.40 = 285.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.63/529.40 = 285.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.63x = 529.40 × 285.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.63x = 151,312.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,312.50/383.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.43

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