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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.87, 572.94 and 219.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.87, 572.94 and 219.69 is: 329.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.87 : 572.94 = 219.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.87/572.94 = 219.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.87x = 572.94 × 219.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.87x = 125,869.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,869.19/381.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.61

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