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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.02, 572.70 and 199.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.02, 572.70 and 199.32 is: 298.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.02 : 572.70 = 199.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.02/572.70 = 199.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.02x = 572.70 × 199.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.02x = 114,150.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,150.56/382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.81

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