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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.76, 573.18 and 219.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.76, 573.18 and 219.95 is: 329.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.76 : 573.18 = 219.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.76/573.18 = 219.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.76x = 573.18 × 219.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.76x = 126,069.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,069.40/382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.37

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