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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.20, 573.30 and 253.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.20, 573.30 and 253.03 is: 379.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.20 : 573.30 = 253.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.20/573.30 = 253.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.20x = 573.30 × 253.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.20x = 145,062.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,062.10/382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.55

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