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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.68, 571.80 and 338.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.68, 571.80 and 338.48 is: 507.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.68 : 571.80 = 338.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.68/571.80 = 338.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.68x = 571.80 × 338.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.68x = 193,542.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,542.86/381.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.08

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