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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.98, 576.97 and 382.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.98, 576.97 and 382.93 is: 570.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.98 : 576.97 = 382.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.98/576.97 = 382.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.98x = 576.97 × 382.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.98x = 220,938.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,938.88/386.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.93

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