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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.05, 569.41 and 373.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.05, 569.41 and 373.82 is: 557.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.05 : 569.41 = 373.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.05/569.41 = 373.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.05x = 569.41 × 373.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.05x = 212,853.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,853.06/382.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.13

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