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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.78, 573.45 and 219.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.78, 573.45 and 219.97 is: 329.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.78 : 573.45 = 219.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.78/573.45 = 219.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.78x = 573.45 × 219.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.78x = 126,141.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,141.80/382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.54

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