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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.15, 570.78 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.15, 570.78 and 363.60 is: 544.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.15 : 570.78 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.15/570.78 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.15x = 570.78 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.15x = 207,535.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,535.61/381.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.50

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