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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382, 572.80 and 338.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382, 572.80 and 338.18 is: 507.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382 : 572.80 = 338.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382/572.80 = 338.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382x = 572.80 × 338.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382x = 193,709.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,709.50/382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.09

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