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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.85, 571.99 and 284.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.85, 571.99 and 284.45 is: 426.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.85 : 571.99 = 284.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.85/571.99 = 284.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.85x = 571.99 × 284.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.85x = 162,702.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,702.56/381.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.09

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