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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.43, 572.79 and 295.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.43, 572.79 and 295.13 is: 442.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.43 : 572.79 = 295.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.43/572.79 = 295.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.43x = 572.79 × 295.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.43x = 169,044.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,044.65/382.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.03

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