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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.20, 573.71 and 362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.20, 573.71 and 362.76 is: 544.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.20 : 573.71 = 362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.20/573.71 = 362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.20x = 573.71 × 362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.20x = 208,117.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,117.23/382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.52

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