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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.72, 571.41 and 290.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.72, 571.41 and 290.54 is: 436.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.72 : 571.41 = 290.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.72/571.41 = 290.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.72x = 571.41 × 290.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.72x = 166,014.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,014.60/380.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.06

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