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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.35, 574.14 and 366.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.35, 574.14 and 366.55 is: 550.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.35 : 574.14 = 366.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.35/574.14 = 366.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.35x = 574.14 × 366.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.35x = 210,451.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,451.02/382.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.41

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