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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.56, 571.58 and 300.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.56, 571.58 and 300.02 is: 449.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.56 : 571.58 = 300.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.56/571.58 = 300.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.56x = 571.58 × 300.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.56x = 171,485.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,485.43/381.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.43

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