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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.40, 567.12 and 346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.40, 567.12 and 346.20 is: 516.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.40 : 567.12 = 346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.40/567.12 = 346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.40x = 567.12 × 346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.40x = 196,336.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,336.94/380.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.13

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