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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.10, 571.05 and 294.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.10, 571.05 and 294.65 is: 441.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.10 : 571.05 = 294.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.10/571.05 = 294.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.10x = 571.05 × 294.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.10x = 168,257.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,257.03/381.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.51

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