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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.33, 572.27 and 378.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.33, 572.27 and 378.27 is: 567.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.33 : 572.27 = 378.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.33/572.27 = 378.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.33x = 572.27 × 378.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.33x = 216,470.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,470.68/381.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.67

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