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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.71, 574.59 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.71, 574.59 and 253.32 is: 379.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.71 : 574.59 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.71/574.59 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.71x = 574.59 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.71x = 145,554.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,554.14/383.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.33

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