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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.88, 573.54 and 290.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.88, 573.54 and 290.49 is: 435.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.88 : 573.54 = 290.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.88/573.54 = 290.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.88x = 573.54 × 290.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.88x = 166,607.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,607.63/382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.15

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