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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.11, 572.33 and 283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.11, 572.33 and 283.64 is: 425.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.11 : 572.33 = 283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.11/572.33 = 283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.11x = 572.33 × 283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.11x = 162,333.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,333.53/381.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.95

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