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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.41, 573.17 and 372.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.41, 573.17 and 372.14 is: 559.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.41 : 573.17 = 372.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.41/573.17 = 372.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.41x = 573.17 × 372.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.41x = 213,299.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,299.06/381.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.25

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