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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.51, 572.60 and 337.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.51, 572.60 and 337.71 is: 506.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.51 : 572.60 = 337.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.51/572.60 = 337.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.51x = 572.60 × 337.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.51x = 193,371.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,371.06/381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.86

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