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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.80, 569.22 and 372.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.80, 569.22 and 372.32 is: 555.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.80 : 569.22 = 372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.80/569.22 = 372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.80x = 569.22 × 372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.80x = 211,931.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,931.99/381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.09

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