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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381, 574.50 and 309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381, 574.50 and 309.72 is: 467.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381 : 574.50 = 309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381/574.50 = 309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381x = 574.50 × 309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381x = 177,934.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,934.14/381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.02

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