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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.40, 568.76 and 377.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.40, 568.76 and 377.94 is: 563.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.40 : 568.76 = 377.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.40/568.76 = 377.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.40x = 568.76 × 377.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.40x = 214,957.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,957.15/381.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.60

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