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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.22, 573.96 and 289.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.22, 573.96 and 289.70 is: 435.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.22 : 573.96 = 289.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.22/573.96 = 289.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.22x = 573.96 × 289.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.22x = 166,276.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,276.21/382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.03

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