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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.70, 572.72 and 365.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.70, 572.72 and 365.30 is: 548.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.70 : 572.72 = 365.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.70/572.72 = 365.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.70x = 572.72 × 365.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.70x = 209,214.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,214.62/381.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.11

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