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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.30, 571.08 and 360.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.30, 571.08 and 360.81 is: 541.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.30 : 571.08 = 360.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.30/571.08 = 360.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.30x = 571.08 × 360.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.30x = 206,051.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,051.37/380.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.82

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