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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.88, 571.80 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.88, 571.80 and 304.32 is: 455.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.88 : 571.80 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.88/571.80 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.88x = 571.80 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.88x = 174,010.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,010.18/381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.67

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