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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.84, 568.92 and 357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.84, 568.92 and 357 is: 531.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.84 : 568.92 = 357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.84/568.92 = 357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.84x = 568.92 × 357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.84x = 203,104.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,104.44/381.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.91

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