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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.80, 570.11 and 334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.80, 570.11 and 334.44 is: 502.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.80 : 570.11 = 334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.80/570.11 = 334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.80x = 570.11 × 334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.80x = 190,665.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,665.92/379.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.02

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