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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.40, 570.60 and 335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.40, 570.60 and 335.60 is: 503.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.40 : 570.60 = 335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.40/570.60 = 335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.40x = 570.60 × 335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.40x = 191,493.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,493.36/380.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.40

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