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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.26, 572.34 and 372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.26, 572.34 and 372 is: 558.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.26 : 572.34 = 372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.26/572.34 = 372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.26x = 572.34 × 372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.26x = 212,910.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,910.48/381.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.44

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