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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.86, 574.92 and 200.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.86, 574.92 and 200.36 is: 300.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.86 : 574.92 = 200.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.86/574.92 = 200.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.86x = 574.92 × 200.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.86x = 115,188.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,188.10/382.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.86

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