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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.34, 571.14 and 364.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.34, 571.14 and 364.54 is: 547.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.34 : 571.14 = 364.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.34/571.14 = 364.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.34x = 571.14 × 364.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.34x = 208,203.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,203.38/380.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.41

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