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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.08, 571.74 and 344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.08, 571.74 and 344.44 is: 518.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.08 : 571.74 = 344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.08/571.74 = 344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.08x = 571.74 × 344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.08x = 196,930.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,930.13/380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.13

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