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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.08, 566.44 and 341.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.08, 566.44 and 341.92 is: 509.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.08 : 566.44 = 341.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.08/566.44 = 341.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.08x = 566.44 × 341.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.08x = 193,677.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,677.16/380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.57

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