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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.35, 572.67 and 363.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.35, 572.67 and 363.35 is: 545.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.35 : 572.67 = 363.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.35/572.67 = 363.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.35x = 572.67 × 363.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.35x = 208,081.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,081.08/381.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.64

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