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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.17, 572.85 and 261.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.17, 572.85 and 261.09 is: 391.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.17 : 572.85 = 261.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.17/572.85 = 261.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.17x = 572.85 × 261.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.17x = 149,565.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,565.41/382.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.36

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