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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.76, 573.09 and 372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.76, 573.09 and 372.50 is: 559.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.76 : 573.09 = 372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.76/573.09 = 372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.76x = 573.09 × 372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.76x = 213,476.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,476.03/381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.19

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