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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.14, 571.19 and 329.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.14, 571.19 and 329.87 is: 494.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.14 : 571.19 = 329.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.14/571.19 = 329.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.14x = 571.19 × 329.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.14x = 188,418.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,418.22/381.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.36

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