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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 572.32 and 286.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 572.32 and 286.08 is: 427.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 572.32 = 286.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/572.32 = 286.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 572.32 × 286.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 163,729.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,729.31/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.98

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