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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.94, 573.54 and 295.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.94, 573.54 and 295.63 is: 442.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.94 : 573.54 = 295.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.94/573.54 = 295.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.94x = 573.54 × 295.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.94x = 169,552.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,552.76/382.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.77

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