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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.86, 573.27 and 296.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.86, 573.27 and 296.42 is: 445.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.86 : 573.27 = 296.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.86/573.27 = 296.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.86x = 573.27 × 296.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.86x = 169,928.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,928.69/381.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.00

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