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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.08, 577.20 and 378.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.08, 577.20 and 378.48 is: 571.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.08 : 577.20 = 378.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.08/577.20 = 378.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.08x = 577.20 × 378.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.08x = 218,458.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,458.66/382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.76

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