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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.60, 572.42 and 304.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.60, 572.42 and 304.35 is: 456.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.60 : 572.42 = 304.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.60/572.42 = 304.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.60x = 572.42 × 304.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.60x = 174,214.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,214.51/381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.54

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