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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.30, 573.49 and 108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.30, 573.49 and 108.40 is: 162.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.30 : 573.49 = 108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.30/573.49 = 108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.30x = 573.49 × 108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.30x = 62,166.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,166.32/382.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.61

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