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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.27, 570.81 and 323.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.27, 570.81 and 323.49 is: 484.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.27 : 570.81 = 323.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.27/570.81 = 323.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.27x = 570.81 × 323.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.27x = 184,651.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,651.33/381.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.31

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