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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.83, 575.13 and 292.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.83, 575.13 and 292.25 is: 437.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.83 : 575.13 = 292.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.83/575.13 = 292.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.83x = 575.13 × 292.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.83x = 168,081.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,081.74/383.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.91

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