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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.71, 568.92 and 370.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.71, 568.92 and 370.58 is: 552.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.71 : 568.92 = 370.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.71/568.92 = 370.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.71x = 568.92 × 370.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.71x = 210,828.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,828.92/381.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.32

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