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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.41, 573.08 and 286.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.41, 573.08 and 286.29 is: 429.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.41 : 573.08 = 286.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.41/573.08 = 286.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.41x = 573.08 × 286.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.41x = 164,065.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,065.64/382.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.03

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