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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.83, 575 and 373.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.83, 575 and 373.53 is: 556.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.83 : 575 = 373.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.83/575 = 373.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.83x = 575 × 373.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.83x = 214,779.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,779.75/385.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.67

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