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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.08, 573.57 and 300.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.08, 573.57 and 300.06 is: 450.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.08 : 573.57 = 300.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.08/573.57 = 300.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.08x = 573.57 × 300.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.08x = 172,105.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,105.41/382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.44

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