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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.92, 572.40 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.92, 572.40 and 377.84 is: 566.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.92 : 572.40 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.92/572.40 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.92x = 572.40 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.92x = 216,275.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,275.62/381.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.29

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