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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.05, 573.57 and 199.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.05, 573.57 and 199.58 is: 299.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.05 : 573.57 = 199.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.05/573.57 = 199.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.05x = 573.57 × 199.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.05x = 114,470.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,470.23/382.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.62

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