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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.68, 578.88 and 376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.68, 578.88 and 376 is: 567.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.68 : 578.88 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.68/578.88 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.68x = 578.88 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.68x = 217,658.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,658.88/383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.29

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