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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.27, 567.09 and 338.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.27, 567.09 and 338.27 is: 504.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.27 : 567.09 = 338.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.27/567.09 = 338.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.27x = 567.09 × 338.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.27x = 191,826.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,826.70/380.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.45

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