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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 573.44 and 219.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 573.44 and 219.90 is: 329.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 573.44 = 219.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/573.44 = 219.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 573.44 × 219.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 126,098.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,098.36/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.62

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