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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.28, 578.46 and 382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.28, 578.46 and 382.44 is: 572.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.28 : 578.46 = 382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.28/578.46 = 382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.28x = 578.46 × 382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.28x = 221,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,226.24/386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.71

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