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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.05, 572.47 and 290.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.05, 572.47 and 290.47 is: 435.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.05 : 572.47 = 290.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.05/572.47 = 290.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.05x = 572.47 × 290.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.05x = 166,281.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,281.05/382.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.23

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