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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.50, 571.23 and 300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.50, 571.23 and 300.50 is: 449.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.50 : 571.23 = 300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.50/571.23 = 300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.50x = 571.23 × 300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.50x = 171,654.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,654.62/381.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.95

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