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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.26, 572.64 and 360.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.26, 572.64 and 360.57 is: 541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.26 : 572.64 = 360.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.26/572.64 = 360.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.26x = 572.64 × 360.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.26x = 206,474.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,474.38/381.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.56

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