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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.36, 573.47 and 187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.36, 573.47 and 187.28 is: 280.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.36 : 573.47 = 187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.36/573.47 = 187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.36x = 573.47 × 187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.36x = 107,400.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,400.05/382.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.88

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