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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.32, 573.89 and 302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.32, 573.89 and 302.13 is: 453.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.32 : 573.89 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.32/573.89 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.32x = 573.89 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.32x = 173,387.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,387.88/382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.52

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