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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.01, 572.00 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.01, 572.00 and 283.86 is: 425.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.01 : 572.00 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.01/572.00 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.01x = 572.00 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.01x = 162,366.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,366.50/382.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.04

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