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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.25, 572.76 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.25, 572.76 and 295.44 is: 442.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.25 : 572.76 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.25/572.76 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.25x = 572.76 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.25x = 169,216.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,216.21/382.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.69

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