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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.36, 572.82 and 296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.36, 572.82 and 296.44 is: 444.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.36 : 572.82 = 296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.36/572.82 = 296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.36x = 572.82 × 296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.36x = 169,806.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,806.76/382.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.10

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