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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.51, 571.05 and 367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.51, 571.05 and 367.74 is: 550.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.51 : 571.05 = 367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.51/571.05 = 367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.51x = 571.05 × 367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.51x = 209,997.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,997.93/381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.44

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