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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.59, 574.97 and 355.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.59, 574.97 and 355.05 is: 533.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.59 : 574.97 = 355.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.59/574.97 = 355.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.59x = 574.97 × 355.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.59x = 204,141.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,141.32/382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.58

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