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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.30, 573.45 and 364.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.30, 573.45 and 364.30 is: 546.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.30 : 573.45 = 364.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.30/573.45 = 364.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.30x = 573.45 × 364.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.30x = 208,907.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,907.84/382.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.45

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