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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.45, 572.18 and 252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.45, 572.18 and 252.27 is: 378.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.45 : 572.18 = 252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.45/572.18 = 252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.45x = 572.18 × 252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.45x = 144,342.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,342.59/381.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.41

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