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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382, 571.72 and 360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382, 571.72 and 360.96 is: 540.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382 : 571.72 = 360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382/571.72 = 360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382x = 571.72 × 360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382x = 206,368.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,368.05/382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.23

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