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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.29, 573.38 and 108.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.29, 573.38 and 108.41 is: 162.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.29 : 573.38 = 108.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.29/573.38 = 108.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.29x = 573.38 × 108.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.29x = 62,157.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,157.26/382.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.59

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