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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.54, 572.64 and 380.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.54, 572.64 and 380.85 is: 571.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.54 : 572.64 = 380.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.54/572.64 = 380.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.54x = 572.64 × 380.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.54x = 218,092.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,092.80/381.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.62

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