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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 572.88 and 361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 572.88 and 361.92 is: 541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 572.88 = 361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/572.88 = 361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 572.88 × 361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 207,336.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,336.73/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.97

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