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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.78, 573.90 and 382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.78, 573.90 and 382.60 is: 573.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.78 : 573.90 = 382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.78/573.90 = 382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.78x = 573.90 × 382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.78x = 219,574.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,574.14/382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.63

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