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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.51, 571.37 and 308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.51, 571.37 and 308.88 is: 462.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.51 : 571.37 = 308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.51/571.37 = 308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.51x = 571.37 × 308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.51x = 176,483.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,483.22/381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.59

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