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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.52, 572.56 and 285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.52, 572.56 and 285.04 is: 427.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.52 : 572.56 = 285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.52/572.56 = 285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.52x = 572.56 × 285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.52x = 163,202.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,202.50/381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.77

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