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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.95, 573.29 and 245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.95, 573.29 and 245.58 is: 367.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.95 : 573.29 = 245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.95/573.29 = 245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.95x = 573.29 × 245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.95x = 140,789.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,789.67/382.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.64

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