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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.73, 573.20 and 376.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.73, 573.20 and 376.39 is: 563.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.73 : 573.20 = 376.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.73/573.20 = 376.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.73x = 573.20 × 376.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.73x = 215,746.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,746.26/382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.70

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