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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.79, 573.89 and 151.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.79, 573.89 and 151.67 is: 227.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.79 : 573.89 = 151.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.79/573.89 = 151.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.79x = 573.89 × 151.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.79x = 87,042.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,042.57/382.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.39

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