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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.65, 573.96 and 151.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.65, 573.96 and 151.53 is: 227.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.65 : 573.96 = 151.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.65/573.96 = 151.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.65x = 573.96 × 151.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.65x = 86,972.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,972.16/382.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.29

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