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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.14, 570.42 and 352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.14, 570.42 and 352.60 is: 529.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.14 : 570.42 = 352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.14/570.42 = 352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.14x = 570.42 × 352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.14x = 201,128.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,128.33/380.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.09

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