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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.76, 571.92 and 380.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.76, 571.92 and 380.32 is: 569.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.76 : 571.92 = 380.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.76/571.92 = 380.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.76x = 571.92 × 380.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.76x = 217,512.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,512.61/381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.76

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