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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.85, 528.98 and 359.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.85, 528.98 and 359.15 is: 494.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.85 : 528.98 = 359.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.85/528.98 = 359.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.85x = 528.98 × 359.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.85x = 189,978.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,978.73/383.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.93

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