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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.84, 573.06 and 290.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.84, 573.06 and 290.76 is: 436.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.84 : 573.06 = 290.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.84/573.06 = 290.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.84x = 573.06 × 290.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.84x = 166,622.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,622.93/381.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.37

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