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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382, 573.12 and 284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382, 573.12 and 284.68 is: 427.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382 : 573.12 = 284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382/573.12 = 284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382x = 573.12 × 284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382x = 163,155.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,155.80/382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.11

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