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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.30, 574.08 and 362.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.30, 574.08 and 362.81 is: 544.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.30 : 574.08 = 362.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.30/574.08 = 362.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.30x = 574.08 × 362.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.30x = 208,281.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,281.96/382.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.81

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