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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 574.20 and 302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 574.20 and 302.28 is: 453.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 574.20 = 302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/574.20 = 302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 574.20 × 302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 173,569.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,569.18/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.70

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