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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.98, 574.56 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.98, 574.56 and 275.58 is: 413.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.98 : 574.56 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.98/574.56 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.98x = 574.56 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.98x = 158,337.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,337.24/382.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.43

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