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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.87, 572.82 and 359.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.87, 572.82 and 359.07 is: 538.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.87 : 572.82 = 359.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.87/572.82 = 359.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.87x = 572.82 × 359.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.87x = 205,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,682.48/381.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.62

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