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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.67, 574.65 and 275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.67, 574.65 and 275.13 is: 412.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.67 : 574.65 = 275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.67/574.65 = 275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.67x = 574.65 × 275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.67x = 158,103.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,103.45/383.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.08

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