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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.43, 572.83 and 364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.43, 572.83 and 364.12 is: 546.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.43 : 572.83 = 364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.43/572.83 = 364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.43x = 572.83 × 364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.43x = 208,576.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,576.00/381.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.83

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