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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.13, 568.68 and 329.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.13, 568.68 and 329.34 is: 492.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.13 : 568.68 = 329.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.13/568.68 = 329.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.13x = 568.68 × 329.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.13x = 187,289.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,289.07/380.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.70

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