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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.36, 577.62 and 382.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.36, 577.62 and 382.41 is: 570.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.36 : 577.62 = 382.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.36/577.62 = 382.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.36x = 577.62 × 382.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.36x = 220,887.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,887.66/387.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.24

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