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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.23, 568.82 and 354.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.23, 568.82 and 354.73 is: 529.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.23 : 568.82 = 354.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.23/568.82 = 354.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.23x = 568.82 × 354.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.23x = 201,778.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,778.05/381.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.28

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