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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.46, 570.45 and 252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.46, 570.45 and 252.06 is: 377.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.46 : 570.45 = 252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.46/570.45 = 252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.46x = 570.45 × 252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.46x = 143,787.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,787.63/380.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.93

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