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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.52, 569.34 and 357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.52, 569.34 and 357.48 is: 534.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.52 : 569.34 = 357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.52/569.34 = 357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.52x = 569.34 × 357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.52x = 203,527.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,527.66/380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.87

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