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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.90, 571.94 and 362.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.90, 571.94 and 362.77 is: 543.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.90 : 571.94 = 362.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.90/571.94 = 362.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.90x = 571.94 × 362.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.90x = 207,482.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,482.67/381.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.29

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