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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.62, 571.10 and 354.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.62, 571.10 and 354.74 is: 529.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.62 : 571.10 = 354.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.62/571.10 = 354.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.62x = 571.10 × 354.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.62x = 202,592.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,592.01/382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.49

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