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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.92, 574.37 and 109.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.92, 574.37 and 109.01 is: 163.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.92 : 574.37 = 109.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.92/574.37 = 109.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.92x = 574.37 × 109.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.92x = 62,613.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,613.99/382.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.52

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