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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.13, 572.06 and 285.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.13, 572.06 and 285.05 is: 426.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.13 : 572.06 = 285.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.13/572.06 = 285.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.13x = 572.06 × 285.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.13x = 163,067.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,067.85/382.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.74

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