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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.48, 573.12 and 368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.48, 573.12 and 368.24 is: 551.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.48 : 573.12 = 368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.48/573.12 = 368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.48x = 573.12 × 368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.48x = 211,045.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,045.71/382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.78

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