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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.28, 573.39 and 108.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.28, 573.39 and 108.36 is: 162.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.28 : 573.39 = 108.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.28/573.39 = 108.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.28x = 573.39 × 108.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.28x = 62,132.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,132.54/382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.53

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