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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.60, 572.67 and 217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.60, 572.67 and 217.08 is: 325.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.60 : 572.67 = 217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.60/572.67 = 217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.60x = 572.67 × 217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.60x = 124,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,315.20/381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.77

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