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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.75, 572.97 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.75, 572.97 and 245.68 is: 367.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.75 : 572.97 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.75/572.97 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.75x = 572.97 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.75x = 140,767.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,767.27/382.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.78

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