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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.64, 573.84 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.64, 573.84 and 245.84 is: 368.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.64 : 573.84 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.64/573.84 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.64x = 573.84 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.64x = 141,072.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,072.83/382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.68

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