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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.83, 573.51 and 372.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.83, 573.51 and 372.53 is: 555.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.83 : 573.51 = 372.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.83/573.51 = 372.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.83x = 573.51 × 372.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.83x = 213,649.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,649.68/384.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.18

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