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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.04, 572.88 and 245.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.04, 572.88 and 245.06 is: 367.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.04 : 572.88 = 245.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.04/572.88 = 245.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.04x = 572.88 × 245.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.04x = 140,389.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,389.97/382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.47

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