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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.42, 570.88 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.42, 570.88 and 349.44 is: 524.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.42 : 570.88 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.42/570.88 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.42x = 570.88 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.42x = 199,488.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,488.31/380.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.39

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