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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 573.20 and 350.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 573.20 and 350.64 is: 525.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 573.20 = 350.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/573.20 = 350.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 573.20 × 350.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 200,988.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,988.38/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.37

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