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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.43, 571.59 and 326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.43, 571.59 and 326.26 is: 488.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.43 : 571.59 = 326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.43/571.59 = 326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.43x = 571.59 × 326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.43x = 186,486.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,486.95/381.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.92

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