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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.80, 571.86 and 309.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.80, 571.86 and 309.32 is: 463.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.80 : 571.86 = 309.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.80/571.86 = 309.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.80x = 571.86 × 309.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.80x = 176,887.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,887.74/381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.30

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