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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.37, 575.33 and 275.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.37, 575.33 and 275.63 is: 412.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.37 : 575.33 = 275.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.37/575.33 = 275.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.37x = 575.33 × 275.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.37x = 158,578.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,578.21/384.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.57

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