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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.86, 573.08 and 300.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.86, 573.08 and 300.78 is: 450.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.86 : 573.08 = 300.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.86/573.08 = 300.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.86x = 573.08 × 300.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.86x = 172,369.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,369.50/382.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.22

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