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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.95, 572.93 and 359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.95, 572.93 and 359.40 is: 539.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.95 : 572.93 = 359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.95/572.93 = 359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.95x = 572.93 × 359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.95x = 205,909.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,909.25/381.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.11

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