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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.27, 567 and 369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.27, 567 and 369.12 is: 548.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.27 : 567 = 369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.27/567 = 369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.27x = 567 × 369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.27x = 209,291.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,291.04/381.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.93

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