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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 573.03 and 353.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 573.03 and 353.75 is: 529.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 573.03 = 353.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/573.03 = 353.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 573.03 × 353.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 202,706.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,706.50/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.87

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