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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.32, 573.84 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.32, 573.84 and 254.16 is: 381.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.32 : 573.84 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.32/573.84 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.32x = 573.84 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.32x = 145,847.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,847.17/382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.48

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