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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.20, 572.68 and 372.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.20, 572.68 and 372.64 is: 558.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.20 : 572.68 = 372.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.20/572.68 = 372.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.20x = 572.68 × 372.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.20x = 213,403.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,403.48/382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.36

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