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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.51, 591.98 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.51, 591.98 and 381.24 is: 570.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.51 : 591.98 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.51/591.98 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.51x = 591.98 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.51x = 225,684.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,684.55/395.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.62

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