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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 572.56 and 220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 572.56 and 220 is: 329.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 572.56 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/572.56 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 572.56 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 125,963.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,963.20/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.26

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