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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 572.76 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 572.76 and 352.32 is: 527.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 572.76 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/572.76 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 572.76 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 201,794.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,794.80/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.49

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