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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.69, 572.53 and 219.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.69, 572.53 and 219.79 is: 329.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.69 : 572.53 = 219.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.69/572.53 = 219.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.69x = 572.53 × 219.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.69x = 125,836.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,836.37/381.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.68

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