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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.09, 573.34 and 199.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.09, 573.34 and 199.64 is: 299.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.09 : 573.34 = 199.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.09/573.34 = 199.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.09x = 573.34 × 199.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.09x = 114,461.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,461.60/382.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.57

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