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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 574.50 and 368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 574.50 and 368.22 is: 552.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 574.50 = 368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/574.50 = 368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 574.50 × 368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 211,542.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,542.39/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.62

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