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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.32, 572.14 and 290.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.32, 572.14 and 290.56 is: 435.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.32 : 572.14 = 290.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.32/572.14 = 290.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.32x = 572.14 × 290.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.32x = 166,241.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,241.00/381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.96

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