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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.35, 573.33 and 187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.35, 573.33 and 187.26 is: 280.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.35 : 573.33 = 187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.35/573.33 = 187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.35x = 573.33 × 187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.35x = 107,360.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,360.84/382.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.79

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