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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.90, 572.14 and 377.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.90, 572.14 and 377.65 is: 565.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.90 : 572.14 = 377.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.90/572.14 = 377.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.90x = 572.14 × 377.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.90x = 216,068.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,068.67/381.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.77

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