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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.80, 860.76 and 381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.80, 860.76 and 381 is: 571.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.80 : 860.76 = 381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.80/860.76 = 381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.80x = 860.76 × 381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.80x = 327,949.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,949.56/573.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.54

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