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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.98, 574.28 and 355.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.98, 574.28 and 355.19 is: 532.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.98 : 574.28 = 355.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.98/574.28 = 355.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.98x = 574.28 × 355.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.98x = 203,977.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,977.35/382.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.60

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