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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.06, 572.36 and 294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.06, 572.36 and 294.56 is: 442.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.06 : 572.36 = 294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.06/572.36 = 294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.06x = 572.36 × 294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.06x = 168,594.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,594.36/381.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.44

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