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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.98, 575.37 and 253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.98, 575.37 and 253.84 is: 380.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.98 : 575.37 = 253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.98/575.37 = 253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.98x = 575.37 × 253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.98x = 146,050.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,050.48/383.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.36

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