Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.95, 573.41 and 380.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 381.95, 573.41 and 380.20 is: 570.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381.95 : 573.41 = 380.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381.95/573.41 = 380.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381.95x = 573.41 × 380.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381.95x = 218,007.15 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,007.15/381.95 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570.77
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