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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 574.28 and 108.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 574.28 and 108.89 is: 163.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 574.28 = 108.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/574.28 = 108.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 574.28 × 108.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 62,535.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,535.57/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.36

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