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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.08, 572.32 and 289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.08, 572.32 and 289.76 is: 434.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.08 : 572.32 = 289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.08/572.32 = 289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.08x = 572.32 × 289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.08x = 165,835.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,835.44/382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.03

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