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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.28, 574.32 and 360.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.28, 574.32 and 360.44 is: 541.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.28 : 574.32 = 360.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.28/574.32 = 360.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.28x = 574.32 × 360.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.28x = 207,007.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,007.90/382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.51

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