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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.39, 573.53 and 108.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.39, 573.53 and 108.45 is: 162.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.39 : 573.53 = 108.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.39/573.53 = 108.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.39x = 573.53 × 108.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.39x = 62,198.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,198.79/382.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.66

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