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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.72, 571.95 and 290.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.72, 571.95 and 290.31 is: 434.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.72 : 571.95 = 290.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.72/571.95 = 290.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.72x = 571.95 × 290.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.72x = 166,042.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,042.80/381.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.99

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