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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382, 572.70 and 199.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382, 572.70 and 199.42 is: 298.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382 : 572.70 = 199.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382/572.70 = 199.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382x = 572.70 × 199.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382x = 114,207.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,207.83/382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.97

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