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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.61, 581.93 and 383.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.61, 581.93 and 383.53 is: 575.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.61 : 581.93 = 383.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.61/581.93 = 383.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.61x = 581.93 × 383.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.61x = 223,184.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,184.70/387.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.80

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