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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.45, 570.38 and 358.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.45, 570.38 and 358.99 is: 538.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.45 : 570.38 = 358.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.45/570.38 = 358.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.45x = 570.38 × 358.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.45x = 204,757.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,757.50/380.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.19

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