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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.35, 572.37 and 373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.35, 572.37 and 373.02 is: 558.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.35 : 572.37 = 373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.35/572.37 = 373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.35x = 572.37 × 373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.35x = 213,505.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,505.46/382.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.40

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