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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.62, 574.12 and 245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.62, 574.12 and 245.58 is: 368.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.62 : 574.12 = 245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.62/574.12 = 245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.62x = 574.12 × 245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.62x = 140,992.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,992.39/382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.49

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