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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.03, 574.02 and 359.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.03, 574.02 and 359.90 is: 540.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.03 : 574.02 = 359.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.03/574.02 = 359.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.03x = 574.02 × 359.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.03x = 206,589.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,589.80/382.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.77

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