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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.92, 575.30 and 376.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.92, 575.30 and 376.60 is: 564.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.92 : 575.30 = 376.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.92/575.30 = 376.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.92x = 575.30 × 376.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.92x = 216,657.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,657.98/383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.33

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