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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.87, 574.08 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.87, 574.08 and 301.68 is: 453.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.87 : 574.08 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.87/574.08 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.87x = 574.08 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.87x = 173,188.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,188.45/381.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.53

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