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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.78, 572.80 and 245.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.78, 572.80 and 245.18 is: 366.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.78 : 572.80 = 245.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.78/572.80 = 245.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.78x = 572.80 × 245.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.78x = 140,437.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,437.88/382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.89

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