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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.72, 574.62 and 365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.72, 574.62 and 365.44 is: 548.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.72 : 574.62 = 365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.72/574.62 = 365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.72x = 574.62 × 365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.72x = 209,989.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,989.13/382.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.68

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