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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.30, 570.15 and 284.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.30, 570.15 and 284.10 is: 424.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.30 : 570.15 = 284.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.30/570.15 = 284.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.30x = 570.15 × 284.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.30x = 161,979.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,979.62/381.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.81

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