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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 575.46 and 379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 575.46 and 379.32 is: 570.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 575.46 = 379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/575.46 = 379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 575.46 × 379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 218,283.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,283.49/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.59

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