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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.64, 572.05 and 290.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.64, 572.05 and 290.11 is: 434.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.64 : 572.05 = 290.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.64/572.05 = 290.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.64x = 572.05 × 290.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.64x = 165,956.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,956.36/381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.85

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