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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.19, 570.34 and 373.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.19, 570.34 and 373.41 is: 560.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.19 : 570.34 = 373.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.19/570.34 = 373.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.19x = 570.34 × 373.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.19x = 212,970.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,970.66/380.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.17

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