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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.79, 574.31 and 200.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.79, 574.31 and 200.09 is: 300.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.79 : 574.31 = 200.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.79/574.31 = 200.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.79x = 574.31 × 200.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.79x = 114,909.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,909.82/382.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.19

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