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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.36, 573.54 and 286.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.36, 573.54 and 286.78 is: 430.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.36 : 573.54 = 286.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.36/573.54 = 286.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.36x = 573.54 × 286.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.36x = 164,479.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,479.80/382.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.17

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