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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.59, 573.80 and 187.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.59, 573.80 and 187.39 is: 281.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.59 : 573.80 = 187.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.59/573.80 = 187.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.59x = 573.80 × 187.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.59x = 107,525.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,525.24/382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.05

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