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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.16, 593.42 and 382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.16, 593.42 and 382.20 is: 573.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.16 : 593.42 = 382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.16/593.42 = 382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.16x = 593.42 × 382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.16x = 226,803.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,803.21/395.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.95

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