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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.72, 572.96 and 380.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.72, 572.96 and 380.28 is: 570.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.72 : 572.96 = 380.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.72/572.96 = 380.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.72x = 572.96 × 380.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.72x = 217,885.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,885.23/381.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.80

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