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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.66, 575.13 and 374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.66, 575.13 and 374.56 is: 562.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.66 : 575.13 = 374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.66/575.13 = 374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.66x = 575.13 × 374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.66x = 215,420.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,420.66/382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.96

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