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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.60, 574.04 and 369.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.60, 574.04 and 369.64 is: 554.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.60 : 574.04 = 369.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.60/574.04 = 369.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.60x = 574.04 × 369.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.60x = 212,188.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,188.15/382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.60

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