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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.26, 572.14 and 290.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.26, 572.14 and 290.46 is: 434.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.26 : 572.14 = 290.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.26/572.14 = 290.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.26x = 572.14 × 290.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.26x = 166,183.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,183.78/382.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.74

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