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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.09, 571.78 and 350.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.09, 571.78 and 350.82 is: 526.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.09 : 571.78 = 350.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.09/571.78 = 350.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.09x = 571.78 × 350.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.09x = 200,588.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,588.12/381.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.36

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