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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.15, 572.04 and 283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.15, 572.04 and 283.32 is: 425.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.15 : 572.04 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.15/572.04 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.15x = 572.04 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.15x = 162,070.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,070.37/381.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.21

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