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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.96, 572.94 and 299.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.96, 572.94 and 299.64 is: 449.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.96 : 572.94 = 299.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.96/572.94 = 299.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.96x = 572.94 × 299.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.96x = 171,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,675.74/381.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.46

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