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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.78, 574.45 and 275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.78, 574.45 and 275.24 is: 411.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.78 : 574.45 = 275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.78/574.45 = 275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.78x = 574.45 × 275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.78x = 158,110.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,110.21/383.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.98

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