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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.20, 571.19 and 371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.20, 571.19 and 371.08 is: 556.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.20 : 571.19 = 371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.20/571.19 = 371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.20x = 571.19 × 371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.20x = 211,954.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,954.33/381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.02

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