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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.96, 572.84 and 373.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.96, 572.84 and 373.54 is: 560.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.96 : 572.84 = 373.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.96/572.84 = 373.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.96x = 572.84 × 373.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.96x = 213,978.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,978.65/381.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.21

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