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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.15, 570.18 and 337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.15, 570.18 and 337.16 is: 505.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.15 : 570.18 = 337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.15/570.18 = 337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.15x = 570.18 × 337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.15x = 192,241.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,241.89/380.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.70

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