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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.08, 603.63 and 383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.08, 603.63 and 383 is: 570.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.08 : 603.63 = 383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.08/603.63 = 383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.08x = 603.63 × 383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.08x = 231,190.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,190.29/405.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.73

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