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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.32, 572.94 and 335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.32, 572.94 and 335.24 is: 503.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.32 : 572.94 = 335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.32/572.94 = 335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.32x = 572.94 × 335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.32x = 192,072.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,072.41/381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.70

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