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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.44, 575.10 and 337.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.44, 575.10 and 337.80 is: 507.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.44 : 575.10 = 337.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.44/575.10 = 337.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.44x = 575.10 × 337.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.44x = 194,268.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,268.78/382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.97

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