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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.08, 571.32 and 357.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.08, 571.32 and 357.52 is: 537.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.08 : 571.32 = 357.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.08/571.32 = 357.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.08x = 571.32 × 357.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.08x = 204,258.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,258.33/380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.41

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