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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.72, 574.13 and 108.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.72, 574.13 and 108.83 is: 163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.72 : 574.13 = 108.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.72/574.13 = 108.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.72x = 574.13 × 108.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.72x = 62,482.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,482.57/382.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.26

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