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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.53, 572.16 and 279.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.53, 572.16 and 279.57 is: 418.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.53 : 572.16 = 279.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.53/572.16 = 279.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.53x = 572.16 × 279.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.53x = 159,958.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,958.77/382.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.16

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