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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.07, 571.70 and 338.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.07, 571.70 and 338.39 is: 506.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.07 : 571.70 = 338.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.07/571.70 = 338.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.07x = 571.70 × 338.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.07x = 193,453.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,453.01/382.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.34

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