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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.45, 571.15 and 378.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.45, 571.15 and 378.70 is: 568.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.45 : 571.15 = 378.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.45/571.15 = 378.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.45x = 571.15 × 378.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.45x = 216,293.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,293.55/380.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.52

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