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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.22, 572.16 and 291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.22, 572.16 and 291.04 is: 436.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.22 : 572.16 = 291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.22/572.16 = 291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.22x = 572.16 × 291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.22x = 166,521.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,521.45/381.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.81

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