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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.99, 574.10 and 200.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.99, 574.10 and 200.00 is: 299.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.99 : 574.10 = 200.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.99/574.10 = 200.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.99x = 574.10 × 200.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.99x = 114,817.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,817.63/382.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.79

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