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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.29, 573.43 and 108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.29, 573.43 and 108.35 is: 162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.29 : 573.43 = 108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.29/573.43 = 108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.29x = 573.43 × 108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.29x = 62,128.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,128.74/382.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.52

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