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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.28, 572.76 and 355.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.28, 572.76 and 355.98 is: 536.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.28 : 572.76 = 355.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.28/572.76 = 355.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.28x = 572.76 × 355.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.28x = 203,891.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,891.10/380.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.16

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