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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.24, 573.17 and 199.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.24, 573.17 and 199.58 is: 299.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.24 : 573.17 = 199.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.24/573.17 = 199.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.24x = 573.17 × 199.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.24x = 114,393.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,393.27/382.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.27

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