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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381, 570.69 and 359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381, 570.69 and 359.70 is: 538.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381 : 570.69 = 359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381/570.69 = 359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381x = 570.69 × 359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381x = 205,277.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,277.19/381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.79

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