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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.50, 571.97 and 364.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.50, 571.97 and 364.30 is: 547.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.50 : 571.97 = 364.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.50/571.97 = 364.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.50x = 571.97 × 364.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.50x = 208,371.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,371.37/380.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.62

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