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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.72, 571.95 and 304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.72, 571.95 and 304.28 is: 455.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.72 : 571.95 = 304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.72/571.95 = 304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.72x = 571.95 × 304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.72x = 174,032.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,032.95/381.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.92

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