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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.49, 573.74 and 108.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.49, 573.74 and 108.58 is: 162.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.49 : 573.74 = 108.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.49/573.74 = 108.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.49x = 573.74 × 108.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.49x = 62,294.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,294.71/382.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.87

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