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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.33, 573.48 and 108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.33, 573.48 and 108.40 is: 162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.33 : 573.48 = 108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.33/573.48 = 108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.33x = 573.48 × 108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.33x = 62,165.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,165.23/382.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.60

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