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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381 : 574.59 = 376.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381/574.59 = 376.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381x = 574.59 × 376.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381x = 216,557.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,557.23/381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.39

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