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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.04, 570.70 and 360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.04, 570.70 and 360.56 is: 541.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.04 : 570.70 = 360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.04/570.70 = 360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.04x = 570.70 × 360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.04x = 205,768.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,768.74/380.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.44

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