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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.20, 572.60 and 245.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.20, 572.60 and 245.26 is: 367.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.20 : 572.60 = 245.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.20/572.60 = 245.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.20x = 572.60 × 245.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.20x = 140,434.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,434.65/382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.44

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