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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.86, 572.67 and 301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.86, 572.67 and 301.86 is: 451.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.86 : 572.67 = 301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.86/572.67 = 301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.86x = 572.67 × 301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.86x = 172,866.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,866.17/382.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.51

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