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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.16, 572.94 and 300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.16, 572.94 and 300.80 is: 450.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.16 : 572.94 = 300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.16/572.94 = 300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.16x = 572.94 × 300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.16x = 172,340.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,340.35/382.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.96

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