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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.54, 572.91 and 373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.54, 572.91 and 373.36 is: 559.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.54 : 572.91 = 373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.54/572.91 = 373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.54x = 572.91 × 373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.54x = 213,901.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,901.68/382.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.16

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