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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.66, 573.12 and 353.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.66, 573.12 and 353.25 is: 530.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.66 : 573.12 = 353.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.66/573.12 = 353.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.66x = 573.12 × 353.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.66x = 202,454.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,454.64/381.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.46

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