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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.51, 572.06 and 351.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.51, 572.06 and 351.54 is: 527.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.51 : 572.06 = 351.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.51/572.06 = 351.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.51x = 572.06 × 351.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.51x = 201,102.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,102.85/381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.12

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