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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.45, 570.81 and 372.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.45, 570.81 and 372.34 is: 557.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.45 : 570.81 = 372.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.45/570.81 = 372.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.45x = 570.81 × 372.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.45x = 212,535.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,535.40/381.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.18

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