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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.97, 574.75 and 253.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.97, 574.75 and 253.67 is: 379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.97 : 574.75 = 253.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.97/574.75 = 253.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.97x = 574.75 × 253.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.97x = 145,792.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,792.85/383.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.69

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