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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.80, 573.33 and 362.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.80, 573.33 and 362.31 is: 544.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.80 : 573.33 = 362.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.80/573.33 = 362.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.80x = 573.33 × 362.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.80x = 207,723.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,723.19/381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.07

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