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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.84, 573.70 and 301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.84, 573.70 and 301.84 is: 452.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.84 : 573.70 = 301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.84/573.70 = 301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.84x = 573.70 × 301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.84x = 173,165.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,165.61/382.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.32

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