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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.62, 573.93 and 339.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.62, 573.93 and 339.42 is: 509.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.62 : 573.93 = 339.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.62/573.93 = 339.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.62x = 573.93 × 339.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.62x = 194,803.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,803.32/382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.13

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