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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.05, 572.27 and 360.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.05, 572.27 and 360.55 is: 541.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.05 : 572.27 = 360.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.05/572.27 = 360.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.05x = 572.27 × 360.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.05x = 206,330.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,330.86/381.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.47

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