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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.32, 570.42 and 379.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.32, 570.42 and 379.44 is: 566.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.32 : 570.42 = 379.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.32/570.42 = 379.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.32x = 570.42 × 379.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.32x = 216,440.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,440.16/382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.12

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