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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.50, 573.80 and 353.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.50, 573.80 and 353.75 is: 530.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.50 : 573.80 = 353.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.50/573.80 = 353.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.50x = 573.80 × 353.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.50x = 202,977.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,977.11/382.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.66

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