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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.84, 572.18 and 300.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.84, 572.18 and 300.84 is: 450.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.84 : 572.18 = 300.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.84/572.18 = 300.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.84x = 572.18 × 300.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.84x = 172,134.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,134.63/381.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.80

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