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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.28, 572.81 and 295.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.28, 572.81 and 295.82 is: 443.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.28 : 572.81 = 295.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.28/572.81 = 295.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.28x = 572.81 × 295.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.28x = 169,446.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,446.46/382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.26

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