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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.12, 572.40 and 290.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.12, 572.40 and 290.04 is: 435.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.12 : 572.40 = 290.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.12/572.40 = 290.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.12x = 572.40 × 290.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.12x = 166,018.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,018.90/381.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.61

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