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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.16, 570.38 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.16, 570.38 and 377.46 is: 566.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.16 : 570.38 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.16/570.38 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.16x = 570.38 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.16x = 215,293.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,293.75/380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.32

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