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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.20, 568.98 and 329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.20, 568.98 and 329.44 is: 493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.20 : 568.98 = 329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.20/568.98 = 329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.20x = 568.98 × 329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.20x = 187,444.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,444.77/380.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.02

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