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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.46, 570.58 and 337.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.46, 570.58 and 337.18 is: 505.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.46 : 570.58 = 337.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.46/570.58 = 337.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.46x = 570.58 × 337.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.46x = 192,388.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,388.16/380.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.67

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