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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.28, 572.62 and 326.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.28, 572.62 and 326.92 is: 490.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.28 : 572.62 = 326.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.28/572.62 = 326.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.28x = 572.62 × 326.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.28x = 187,200.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,200.93/381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.98

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