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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.11, 574.71 and 105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.11, 574.71 and 105.52 is: 158.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.11 : 574.71 = 105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.11/574.71 = 105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.11x = 574.71 × 105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.11x = 60,643.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,643.40/383.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.29

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