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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.74, 571.78 and 290.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.74, 571.78 and 290.48 is: 435.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.74 : 571.78 = 290.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.74/571.78 = 290.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.74x = 571.78 × 290.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.74x = 166,090.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,090.65/381.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.09

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