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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.64, 570.15 and 364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.64, 570.15 and 364.04 is: 542.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.64 : 570.15 = 364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.64/570.15 = 364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.64x = 570.15 × 364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.64x = 207,558.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,558.32/382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.44

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