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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.62, 573.72 and 119.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.62, 573.72 and 119.00 is: 178.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.62 : 573.72 = 119.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.62/573.72 = 119.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.62x = 573.72 × 119.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.62x = 68,271.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,271.52/382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.43

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