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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 573.02 and 355.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 573.02 and 355.02 is: 531.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 573.02 = 355.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/573.02 = 355.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 573.02 × 355.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 203,433.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,433.56/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.77

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