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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.66, 569.78 and 368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.66, 569.78 and 368.16 is: 549.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.66 : 569.78 = 368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.66/569.78 = 368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.66x = 569.78 × 368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.66x = 209,768.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,768.36/381.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.62

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