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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.67, 575.10 and 292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.67, 575.10 and 292.14 is: 437.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.67 : 575.10 = 292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.67/575.10 = 292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.67x = 575.10 × 292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.67x = 168,009.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,009.71/383.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.90

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