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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.99, 574.42 and 109.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.99, 574.42 and 109.01 is: 163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.99 : 574.42 = 109.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.99/574.42 = 109.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.99x = 574.42 × 109.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.99x = 62,617.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,617.52/382.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.50

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