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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.97, 575.95 and 364.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.97, 575.95 and 364.49 is: 546.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.97 : 575.95 = 364.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.97/575.95 = 364.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.97x = 575.95 × 364.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.97x = 209,923.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,923.31/383.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.73

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