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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.26, 573.63 and 379.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.26, 573.63 and 379.17 is: 568.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.26 : 573.63 = 379.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.26/573.63 = 379.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.26x = 573.63 × 379.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.26x = 217,503.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,503.29/382.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.99

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