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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.60, 573.16 and 352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.60, 573.16 and 352 is: 527.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.60 : 573.16 = 352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.60/573.16 = 352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.60x = 573.16 × 352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.60x = 201,752.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,752.32/382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.32

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