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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.17, 572.66 and 278.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.17, 572.66 and 278.98 is: 418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.17 : 572.66 = 278.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.17/572.66 = 278.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.17x = 572.66 × 278.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.17x = 159,759.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,759.64/382.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.03

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