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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.72, 575.96 and 382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.72, 575.96 and 382.28 is: 573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.72 : 575.96 = 382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.72/575.96 = 382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.72x = 575.96 × 382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.72x = 220,177.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,177.99/383.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.80

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