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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.72, 574.72 and 366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.72, 574.72 and 366.08 is: 549.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.72 : 574.72 = 366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.72/574.72 = 366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.72x = 574.72 × 366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.72x = 210,393.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,393.50/382.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.73

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