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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.36, 574.22 and 361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.36, 574.22 and 361.86 is: 543.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.36 : 574.22 = 361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.36/574.22 = 361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.36x = 574.22 × 361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.36x = 207,787.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,787.25/382.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.43

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