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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.98, 574.30 and 109.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.98, 574.30 and 109.01 is: 163.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.98 : 574.30 = 109.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.98/574.30 = 109.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.98x = 574.30 × 109.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.98x = 62,603.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,603.86/382.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.46

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