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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.54, 574.15 and 381.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.54, 574.15 and 381.85 is: 573.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.54 : 574.15 = 381.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.54/574.15 = 381.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.54x = 574.15 × 381.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.54x = 219,239.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,239.18/382.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.11

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