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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.02, 572.49 and 355.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.02, 572.49 and 355.02 is: 532.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.02 : 572.49 = 355.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.02/572.49 = 355.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.02x = 572.49 × 355.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.02x = 203,245.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,245.40/382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.03

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