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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 573.93 and 151.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 573.93 and 151.53 is: 227.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 573.93 = 151.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/573.93 = 151.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 573.93 × 151.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 86,967.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,967.61/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.33

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