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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.20, 572.19 and 308.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.20, 572.19 and 308.93 is: 463.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.20 : 572.19 = 308.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.20/572.19 = 308.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.20x = 572.19 × 308.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.20x = 176,766.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,766.66/381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.71

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