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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.74, 569.92 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.74, 569.92 and 358.56 is: 535.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.74 : 569.92 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.74/569.92 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.74x = 569.92 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.74x = 204,350.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,350.52/381.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.31

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