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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.29, 570.74 and 294.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.29, 570.74 and 294.39 is: 440.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.29 : 570.74 = 294.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.29/570.74 = 294.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.29x = 570.74 × 294.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.29x = 168,018.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,018.68/381.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.66

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