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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.06, 571.65 and 252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.06, 571.65 and 252.90 is: 379.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.06 : 571.65 = 252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.06/571.65 = 252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.06x = 571.65 × 252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.06x = 144,570.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,570.29/381.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.39

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