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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.78, 569.80 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.78, 569.80 and 357.18 is: 533.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.78 : 569.80 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.78/569.80 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.78x = 569.80 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.78x = 203,521.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,521.16/381.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.08

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