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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.40, 573.31 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.40, 573.31 and 187.34 is: 280.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.40 : 573.31 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.40/573.31 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.40x = 573.31 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.40x = 107,400.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,400.09/382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.86

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