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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.30, 572.56 and 352.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.30, 572.56 and 352.86 is: 529.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.30 : 572.56 = 352.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.30/572.56 = 352.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.30x = 572.56 × 352.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.30x = 202,033.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,033.52/381.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.85

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