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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.30, 570.72 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.30, 570.72 and 376.44 is: 563.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.30 : 570.72 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.30/570.72 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.30x = 570.72 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.30x = 214,841.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,841.84/381.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.45

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