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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.91, 573.44 and 300.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.91, 573.44 and 300.89 is: 450.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.91 : 573.44 = 300.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.91/573.44 = 300.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.91x = 573.44 × 300.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.91x = 172,542.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,542.36/382.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.61

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