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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.02, 573.30 and 245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.02, 573.30 and 245.40 is: 368.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.02 : 573.30 = 245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.02/573.30 = 245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.02x = 573.30 × 245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.02x = 140,687.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,687.82/382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.27

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