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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.85, 571.69 and 295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.85, 571.69 and 295.58 is: 442.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.85 : 571.69 = 295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.85/571.69 = 295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.85x = 571.69 × 295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.85x = 168,981.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,981.93/381.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.54

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