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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.36, 570.63 and 360.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.36, 570.63 and 360.51 is: 539.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.36 : 570.63 = 360.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.36/570.63 = 360.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.36x = 570.63 × 360.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.36x = 205,717.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,717.82/381.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.43

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