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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.30, 571.74 and 299.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.30, 571.74 and 299.89 is: 449.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.30 : 571.74 = 299.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.30/571.74 = 299.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.30x = 571.74 × 299.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.30x = 171,459.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,459.11/381.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.67

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