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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.26, 592.05 and 382.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.26, 592.05 and 382.66 is: 571.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.26 : 592.05 = 382.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.26/592.05 = 382.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.26x = 592.05 × 382.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.26x = 226,553.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,553.85/396.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.73

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