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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.78, 574.08 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.78, 574.08 and 108.88 is: 163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.78 : 574.08 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.78/574.08 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.78x = 574.08 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.78x = 62,505.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,505.83/382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.29

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