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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.57, 572.35 and 305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.57, 572.35 and 305.48 is: 458.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.57 : 572.35 = 305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.57/572.35 = 305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.57x = 572.35 × 305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.57x = 174,839.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,839.50/381.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.22

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