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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.36, 572.64 and 308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.36, 572.64 and 308.52 is: 463.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.36 : 572.64 = 308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.36/572.64 = 308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.36x = 572.64 × 308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.36x = 176,670.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,670.89/381.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.27

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