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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382, 573.02 and 199.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382, 573.02 and 199.52 is: 299.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382 : 573.02 = 199.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382/573.02 = 199.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382x = 573.02 × 199.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382x = 114,328.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,328.95/382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.29

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