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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.44, 570.88 and 377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.44, 570.88 and 377.12 is: 564.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.44 : 570.88 = 377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.44/570.88 = 377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.44x = 570.88 × 377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.44x = 215,290.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,290.27/381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.41

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