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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.36, 574.02 and 296.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.36, 574.02 and 296.92 is: 445.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.36 : 574.02 = 296.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.36/574.02 = 296.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.36x = 574.02 × 296.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.36x = 170,438.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,438.02/382.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.75

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