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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.48, 571.28 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.48, 571.28 and 361.44 is: 539.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.48 : 571.28 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.48/571.28 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.48x = 571.28 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.48x = 206,483.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,483.44/382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.85

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