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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.02, 572.16 and 279.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.02, 572.16 and 279.18 is: 418.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.02 : 572.16 = 279.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.02/572.16 = 279.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.02x = 572.16 × 279.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.02x = 159,735.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,735.63/382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.13

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