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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.16, 568.67 and 362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.16, 568.67 and 362.80 is: 541.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.16 : 568.67 = 362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.16/568.67 = 362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.16x = 568.67 × 362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.16x = 206,313.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,313.48/381.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.28

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