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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.73, 530.52 and 290.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.73, 530.52 and 290.70 is: 401.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.73 : 530.52 = 290.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.73/530.52 = 290.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.73x = 530.52 × 290.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.73x = 154,222.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,222.16/383.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.90

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