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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.91, 575.44 and 201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.91, 575.44 and 201.04 is: 301.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.91 : 575.44 = 201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.91/575.44 = 201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.91x = 575.44 × 201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.91x = 115,686.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,686.46/383.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.34

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