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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.84, 573.04 and 199.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.84, 573.04 and 199.98 is: 299.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.84 : 573.04 = 199.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.84/573.04 = 199.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.84x = 573.04 × 199.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.84x = 114,596.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,596.79/382.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.34

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