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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.96, 573.66 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.96, 573.66 and 321.48 is: 482.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.96 : 573.66 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.96/573.66 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.96x = 573.66 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.96x = 184,420.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,420.22/381.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.83

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