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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.28, 570.20 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.28, 570.20 and 334.72 is: 501.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.28 : 570.20 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.28/570.20 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.28x = 570.20 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.28x = 190,857.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,857.34/380.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.89

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