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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.68, 572.36 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.68, 572.36 and 361.60 is: 539.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.68 : 572.36 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.68/572.36 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.68x = 572.36 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.68x = 206,965.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,965.38/383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.42

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