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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.93, 574.05 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.93, 574.05 and 200.46 is: 300.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.93 : 574.05 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.93/574.05 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.93x = 574.05 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.93x = 115,074.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,074.06/382.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.51

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