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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.92, 571.56 and 294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.92, 571.56 and 294.64 is: 440.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.92 : 571.56 = 294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.92/571.56 = 294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.92x = 571.56 × 294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.92x = 168,404.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,404.44/381.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.94

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