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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.08, 568.98 and 345.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.08, 568.98 and 345.39 is: 517.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.08 : 568.98 = 345.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.08/568.98 = 345.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.08x = 568.98 × 345.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.08x = 196,520.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,520.00/380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.05

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