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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.88, 574.24 and 108.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.88, 574.24 and 108.91 is: 163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.88 : 574.24 = 108.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.88/574.24 = 108.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.88x = 574.24 × 108.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.88x = 62,539.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,539.93/382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.34

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