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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.32, 574.56 and 369.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.32, 574.56 and 369.36 is: 555.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.32 : 574.56 = 369.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.32/574.56 = 369.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.32x = 574.56 × 369.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.32x = 212,219.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,219.48/382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.08

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