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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.83, 529.80 and 364.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.83, 529.80 and 364.24 is: 502.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.83 : 529.80 = 364.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.83/529.80 = 364.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.83x = 529.80 × 364.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.83x = 192,969.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,969.88/383.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.75

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