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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.84, 572.88 and 290.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.84, 572.88 and 290.64 is: 436.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.84 : 572.88 = 290.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.84/572.88 = 290.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.84x = 572.88 × 290.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.84x = 166,501.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,501.84/381.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.05

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