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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.63, 575.60 and 297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.63, 575.60 and 297.14 is: 445.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.63 : 575.60 = 297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.63/575.60 = 297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.63x = 575.60 × 297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.63x = 171,029.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,029.42/383.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.82

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