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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.38, 572.61 and 219.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.38, 572.61 and 219.57 is: 328.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.38 : 572.61 = 219.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.38/572.61 = 219.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.38x = 572.61 × 219.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.38x = 125,727.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,727.98/382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.80

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