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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.96, 572.63 and 360.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.96, 572.63 and 360.50 is: 540.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.96 : 572.63 = 360.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.96/572.63 = 360.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.96x = 572.63 × 360.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.96x = 206,428.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,428.45/381.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.45

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