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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.26, 572.18 and 301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.26, 572.18 and 301.26 is: 450.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.26 : 572.18 = 301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.26/572.18 = 301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.26x = 572.18 × 301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.26x = 172,373.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,373.44/382.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.93

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