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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.39, 573.58 and 108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.39, 573.58 and 108.56 is: 162.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.39 : 573.58 = 108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.39/573.58 = 108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.39x = 573.58 × 108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.39x = 62,264.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,264.71/382.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.83

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