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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.85, 572.74 and 320.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.85, 572.74 and 320.85 is: 481.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.85 : 572.74 = 320.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.85/572.74 = 320.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.85x = 572.74 × 320.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.85x = 183,762.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,762.83/381.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.25

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