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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.72, 573.28 and 284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.72, 573.28 and 284.28 is: 426.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.72 : 573.28 = 284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.72/573.28 = 284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.72x = 573.28 × 284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.72x = 162,972.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,972.04/381.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.94

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