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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.01, 573.93 and 245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.01, 573.93 and 245.32 is: 368.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.01 : 573.93 = 245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.01/573.93 = 245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.01x = 573.93 × 245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.01x = 140,796.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,796.51/382.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.57

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