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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.64, 576.84 and 382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.64, 576.84 and 382.56 is: 570.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.64 : 576.84 = 382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.64/576.84 = 382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.64x = 576.84 × 382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.64x = 220,675.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,675.91/386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.75

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