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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.01, 572.51 and 338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.01, 572.51 and 338.58 is: 507.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.01 : 572.51 = 338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.01/572.51 = 338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.01x = 572.51 × 338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.01x = 193,837.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,837.57/382.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.41

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