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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.99, 572.58 and 327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.99, 572.58 and 327.72 is: 491.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.99 : 572.58 = 327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.99/572.58 = 327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.99x = 572.58 × 327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.99x = 187,645.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,645.92/381.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.23

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