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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380, 571.38 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380, 571.38 and 349.92 is: 526.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380 : 571.38 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380/571.38 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380x = 571.38 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380x = 199,937.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,937.29/380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.15

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