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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.86, 576.72 and 373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.86, 576.72 and 373.14 is: 562.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.86 : 576.72 = 373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.86/576.72 = 373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.86x = 576.72 × 373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.86x = 215,197.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,197.30/382.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.08

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