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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.02, 572.63 and 279.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.02, 572.63 and 279.15 is: 418.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.02 : 572.63 = 279.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.02/572.63 = 279.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.02x = 572.63 × 279.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.02x = 159,848.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,848.27/382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.43

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