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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.16, 566.58 and 376.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.16, 566.58 and 376.98 is: 561.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.16 : 566.58 = 376.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.16/566.58 = 376.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.16x = 566.58 × 376.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.16x = 213,589.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,589.33/380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.84

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