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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.96, 574.64 and 200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.96, 574.64 and 200.40 is: 300.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.96 : 574.64 = 200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.96/574.64 = 200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.96x = 574.64 × 200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.96x = 115,157.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,157.86/382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.70

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