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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.04, 573.32 and 368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.04, 573.32 and 368.70 is: 556.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.04 : 573.32 = 368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.04/573.32 = 368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.04x = 573.32 × 368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.04x = 211,381.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,381.24/380.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.21

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