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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.41, 571.19 and 362.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.41, 571.19 and 362.27 is: 542.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.41 : 571.19 = 362.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.41/571.19 = 362.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.41x = 571.19 × 362.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.41x = 206,922.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,922.15/381.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.53

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