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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.17, 573.87 and 320.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.17, 573.87 and 320.41 is: 481.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.17 : 573.87 = 320.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.17/573.87 = 320.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.17x = 573.87 × 320.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.17x = 183,873.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,873.69/382.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.13

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