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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.78, 572.63 and 290.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.78, 572.63 and 290.66 is: 435.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.78 : 572.63 = 290.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.78/572.63 = 290.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.78x = 572.63 × 290.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.78x = 166,436.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,436.32/381.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.95

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