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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.82, 573.56 and 245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.82, 573.56 and 245.54 is: 367.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.82 : 573.56 = 245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.82/573.56 = 245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.82x = 573.56 × 245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.82x = 140,831.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,831.92/382.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.88

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