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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.24, 567.72 and 380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.24, 567.72 and 380.16 is: 566.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.24 : 567.72 = 380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.24/567.72 = 380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.24x = 567.72 × 380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.24x = 215,824.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,824.44/381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.11

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