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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.49, 573.12 and 368.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.49, 573.12 and 368.25 is: 551.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.49 : 573.12 = 368.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.49/573.12 = 368.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.49x = 573.12 × 368.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.49x = 211,051.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,051.44/382.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.79

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