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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.91, 575.42 and 373.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.91, 575.42 and 373.69 is: 561.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.91 : 575.42 = 373.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.91/575.42 = 373.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.91x = 575.42 × 373.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.91x = 215,025.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,025.39/382.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.56

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