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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.22, 573.66 and 301.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.22, 573.66 and 301.58 is: 452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.22 : 573.66 = 301.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.22/573.66 = 301.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.22x = 573.66 × 301.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.22x = 173,004.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,004.38/382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.63

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