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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.64, 575.06 and 363.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.64, 575.06 and 363.39 is: 544.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.64 : 575.06 = 363.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.64/575.06 = 363.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.64x = 575.06 × 363.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.64x = 208,969.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,969.24/383.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.70

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