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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.92, 573.44 and 300.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.92, 573.44 and 300.48 is: 451.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.92 : 573.44 = 300.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.92/573.44 = 300.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.92x = 573.44 × 300.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.92x = 172,307.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,307.25/381.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.16

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