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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.30, 573.24 and 300.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.30, 573.24 and 300.89 is: 451.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.30 : 573.24 = 300.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.30/573.24 = 300.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.30x = 573.24 × 300.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.30x = 172,482.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,482.18/382.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.17

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