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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.16, 572.28 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.16, 572.28 and 301.44 is: 451.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.16 : 572.28 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.16/572.28 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.16x = 572.28 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.16x = 172,508.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,508.08/382.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.40

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