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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380, 569.64 and 359.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380, 569.64 and 359.48 is: 538.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380 : 569.64 = 359.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380/569.64 = 359.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380x = 569.64 × 359.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380x = 204,774.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,774.19/380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.88

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