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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.51, 572.55 and 301.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.51, 572.55 and 301.51 is: 451.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.51 : 572.55 = 301.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.51/572.55 = 301.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.51x = 572.55 × 301.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.51x = 172,629.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,629.55/382.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.31

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