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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.36, 571.23 and 377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.36, 571.23 and 377.04 is: 564.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.36 : 571.23 = 377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.36/571.23 = 377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.36x = 571.23 × 377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.36x = 215,373.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,373.70/381.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.76

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