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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.84, 576.90 and 377.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.84, 576.90 and 377.82 is: 570.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.84 : 576.90 = 377.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.84/576.90 = 377.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.84x = 576.90 × 377.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.84x = 217,964.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,964.36/381.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.83

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