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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.83, 579.42 and 368.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.83, 579.42 and 368.46 is: 553.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.83 : 579.42 = 368.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.83/579.42 = 368.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.83x = 579.42 × 368.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.83x = 213,493.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,493.09/385.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.33

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