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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.58, 572.64 and 285.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.58, 572.64 and 285.64 is: 428.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.58 : 572.64 = 285.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.58/572.64 = 285.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.58x = 572.64 × 285.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.58x = 163,568.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,568.89/381.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.66

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