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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.53, 591.23 and 382.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.53, 591.23 and 382.95 is: 570.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.53 : 591.23 = 382.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.53/591.23 = 382.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.53x = 591.23 × 382.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.53x = 226,406.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,406.66/396.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.97

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