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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.35, 572.64 and 365.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.35, 572.64 and 365.55 is: 548.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.35 : 572.64 = 365.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.35/572.64 = 365.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.35x = 572.64 × 365.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.35x = 209,328.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,328.55/381.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.92

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