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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.55, 573.63 and 220.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.55, 573.63 and 220.34 is: 330.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.55 : 573.63 = 220.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.55/573.63 = 220.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.55x = 573.63 × 220.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.55x = 126,390.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,390.77/382.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.39

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