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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.74, 571.41 and 359.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.74, 571.41 and 359.56 is: 536.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.74 : 571.41 = 359.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.74/571.41 = 359.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.74x = 571.41 × 359.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.74x = 205,456.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,456.18/382.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.80

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