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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.48, 566.12 and 379.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.48, 566.12 and 379.22 is: 564.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.48 : 566.12 = 379.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.48/566.12 = 379.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.48x = 566.12 × 379.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.48x = 214,684.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,684.03/380.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.25

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