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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.75, 572.73 and 219.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.75, 572.73 and 219.57 is: 329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.75 : 572.73 = 219.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.75/572.73 = 219.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.75x = 572.73 × 219.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.75x = 125,754.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,754.33/381.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.42

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