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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.79, 574.29 and 200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.79, 574.29 and 200.30 is: 300.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.79 : 574.29 = 200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.79/574.29 = 200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.79x = 574.29 × 200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.79x = 115,030.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,030.29/382.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.50

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