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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.19, 572.45 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.19, 572.45 and 363.88 is: 546.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.19 : 572.45 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.19/572.45 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.19x = 572.45 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.19x = 208,303.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,303.11/381.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.45

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