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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.43, 574.23 and 337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.43, 574.23 and 337.16 is: 506.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.43 : 574.23 = 337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.43/574.23 = 337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.43x = 574.23 × 337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.43x = 193,607.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,607.39/382.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.26

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