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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.82, 573.36 and 362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.82, 573.36 and 362.32 is: 544.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.82 : 573.36 = 362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.82/573.36 = 362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.82x = 573.36 × 362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.82x = 207,739.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,739.80/381.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.08

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