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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.97, 572.70 and 285.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.97, 572.70 and 285.53 is: 426.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.97 : 572.70 = 285.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.97/572.70 = 285.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.97x = 572.70 × 285.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.97x = 163,524.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,524.46/382.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.99

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