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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.32, 571.98 and 296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.32, 571.98 and 296.84 is: 445.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.32 : 571.98 = 296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.32/571.98 = 296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.32x = 571.98 × 296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.32x = 169,786.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,786.54/381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.26

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