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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.71, 572.99 and 305.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.71, 572.99 and 305.17 is: 458.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.71 : 572.99 = 305.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.71/572.99 = 305.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.71x = 572.99 × 305.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.71x = 174,856.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,856.40/381.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.08

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