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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.12, 572.09 and 338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.12, 572.09 and 338.07 is: 507.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.12 : 572.09 = 338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.12/572.09 = 338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.12x = 572.09 × 338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.12x = 193,404.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,404.78/381.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.46

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