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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.59, 573.17 and 219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.59, 573.17 and 219.78 is: 329.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.59 : 573.17 = 219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.59/573.17 = 219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.59x = 573.17 × 219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.59x = 125,971.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,971.30/382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.26

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