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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.50, 572.97 and 219.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.50, 572.97 and 219.69 is: 329.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.50 : 572.97 = 219.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.50/572.97 = 219.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.50x = 572.97 × 219.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.50x = 125,875.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,875.78/382.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.09

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