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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.33, 571.46 and 300.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.33, 571.46 and 300.33 is: 450.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.33 : 571.46 = 300.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.33/571.46 = 300.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.33x = 571.46 × 300.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.33x = 171,625.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,625.08/381.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.07

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