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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.81, 575.91 and 381.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.81, 575.91 and 381.81 is: 575.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.81 : 575.91 = 381.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.81/575.91 = 381.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.81x = 575.91 × 381.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.81x = 219,890.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,890.36/381.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.91

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