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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.06, 571.86 and 354.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.06, 571.86 and 354.06 is: 531.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.06 : 571.86 = 354.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.06/571.86 = 354.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.06x = 571.86 × 354.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.06x = 202,472.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,472.75/381.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.34

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