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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 574.16 and 286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 574.16 and 286.64 is: 430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 574.16 = 286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/574.16 = 286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 574.16 × 286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 164,577.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,577.22/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.20

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