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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.36, 573.82 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.36, 573.82 and 187.32 is: 281.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.36 : 573.82 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.36/573.82 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.36x = 573.82 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.36x = 107,487.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,487.96/382.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.12

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