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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.52, 573.28 and 279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.52, 573.28 and 279.96 is: 419.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.52 : 573.28 = 279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.52/573.28 = 279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.52x = 573.28 × 279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.52x = 160,492.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,492.62/382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.56

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