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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.25, 571.75 and 350.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.25, 571.75 and 350.17 is: 526.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.25 : 571.75 = 350.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.25/571.75 = 350.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.25x = 571.75 × 350.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.25x = 200,207.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,207.39/380.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.52

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