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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.77, 572.48 and 355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.77, 572.48 and 355.08 is: 531.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.77 : 572.48 = 355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.77/572.48 = 355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.77x = 572.48 × 355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.77x = 203,276.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,276.20/382.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.07

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