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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.75, 573.31 and 361.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.75, 573.31 and 361.45 is: 541.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.75 : 573.31 = 361.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.75/573.31 = 361.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.75x = 573.31 × 361.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.75x = 207,222.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,222.90/382.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.41

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