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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.91, 571.94 and 299.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.91, 571.94 and 299.89 is: 449.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.91 : 571.94 = 299.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.91/571.94 = 299.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.91x = 571.94 × 299.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.91x = 171,519.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,519.09/381.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.11

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