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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.08, 571.19 and 289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.08, 571.19 and 289.50 is: 433.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.08 : 571.19 = 289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.08/571.19 = 289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.08x = 571.19 × 289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.08x = 165,358.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,358.06/381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.93

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