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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.46, 570.66 and 283.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.46, 570.66 and 283.90 is: 424.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.46 : 570.66 = 283.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.46/570.66 = 283.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.46x = 570.66 × 283.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.46x = 162,010.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,010.37/381.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.71

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