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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.76, 573.60 and 200.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.76, 573.60 and 200.08 is: 299.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.76 : 573.60 = 200.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.76/573.60 = 200.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.76x = 573.60 × 200.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.76x = 114,765.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,765.89/382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.84

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