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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383, 574.68 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383, 574.68 and 200.48 is: 300.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383 : 574.68 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383/574.68 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383x = 574.68 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383x = 115,211.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,211.85/383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.81

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