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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.40, 573.63 and 108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.40, 573.63 and 108.51 is: 162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.40 : 573.63 = 108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.40/573.63 = 108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.40x = 573.63 × 108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.40x = 62,247.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,247.48/382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.78

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