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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.40, 573.11 and 356.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.40, 573.11 and 356.79 is: 536.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.40 : 573.11 = 356.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.40/573.11 = 356.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.40x = 573.11 × 356.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.40x = 204,478.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,478.13/381.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.13

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