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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.09, 573.16 and 336.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.09, 573.16 and 336.75 is: 505.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.09 : 573.16 = 336.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.09/573.16 = 336.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.09x = 573.16 × 336.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.09x = 193,011.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,011.63/382.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.15

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