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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.46, 571.88 and 359.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.46, 571.88 and 359.99 is: 539.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.46 : 571.88 = 359.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.46/571.88 = 359.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.46x = 571.88 × 359.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.46x = 205,869.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,869.28/381.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.69

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