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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.46, 572.60 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.46, 572.60 and 304.92 is: 457.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.46 : 572.60 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.46/572.60 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.46x = 572.60 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.46x = 174,597.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,597.19/381.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.71

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