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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.64, 573.82 and 368.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.64, 573.82 and 368.68 is: 554.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.64 : 573.82 = 368.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.64/573.82 = 368.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.64x = 573.82 × 368.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.64x = 211,555.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,555.96/381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.33

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