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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.09, 574.47 and 356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.09, 574.47 and 356 is: 536.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.09 : 574.47 = 356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.09/574.47 = 356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.09x = 574.47 × 356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.09x = 204,511.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,511.32/381.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.65

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