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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.68, 573.18 and 295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.68, 573.18 and 295.79 is: 443.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.68 : 573.18 = 295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.68/573.18 = 295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.68x = 573.18 × 295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.68x = 169,538.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,538.60/382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.03

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