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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.50, 572.42 and 375.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.50, 572.42 and 375.35 is: 563.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.50 : 572.42 = 375.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.50/572.42 = 375.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.50x = 572.42 × 375.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.50x = 214,860.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,860.22/381.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.21

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