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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.90, 568.76 and 360.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.90, 568.76 and 360.84 is: 537.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.90 : 568.76 = 360.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.90/568.76 = 360.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.90x = 568.76 × 360.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.90x = 205,231.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,231.36/381.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.40

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