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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.25, 566.60 and 339.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.25, 566.60 and 339.38 is: 505.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.25 : 566.60 = 339.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.25/566.60 = 339.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.25x = 566.60 × 339.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.25x = 192,288.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,288.18/380.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.69

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