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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.44, 572.64 and 361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.44, 572.64 and 361.28 is: 542.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.44 : 572.64 = 361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.44/572.64 = 361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.44x = 572.64 × 361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.44x = 206,883.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,883.38/381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.37

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