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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.16, 572.52 and 290.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.16, 572.52 and 290.48 is: 435.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.16 : 572.52 = 290.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.16/572.52 = 290.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.16x = 572.52 × 290.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.16x = 166,305.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,305.61/382.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.17

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