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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.96, 572.32 and 290.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.96, 572.32 and 290.55 is: 435.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.96 : 572.32 = 290.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.96/572.32 = 290.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.96x = 572.32 × 290.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.96x = 166,287.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,287.58/381.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.35

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