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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.39, 570.79 and 352.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.39, 570.79 and 352.85 is: 529.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.39 : 570.79 = 352.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.39/570.79 = 352.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.39x = 570.79 × 352.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.39x = 201,403.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,403.25/380.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.47

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