Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381, 574.59 and 376.89
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 381, 574.59 and 376.89 is: 568.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381 : 574.59 = 376.89 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381/574.59 = 376.89/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381x = 574.59 × 376.89 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381x = 216,557.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,557.23/381 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 568.39
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