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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.39, 570.16 and 349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.39, 570.16 and 349.64 is: 524.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.39 : 570.16 = 349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.39/570.16 = 349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.39x = 570.16 × 349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.39x = 199,350.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,350.74/380.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.07

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