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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.74, 575.23 and 200.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.74, 575.23 and 200.74 is: 300.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.74 : 575.23 = 200.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.74/575.23 = 200.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.74x = 575.23 × 200.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.74x = 115,471.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,471.67/383.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.91

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