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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.46, 572.22 and 336.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.46, 572.22 and 336.13 is: 504.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.46 : 572.22 = 336.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.46/572.22 = 336.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.46x = 572.22 × 336.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.46x = 192,337.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,337.45/381.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.21

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