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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.52, 569.52 and 357.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.52, 569.52 and 357.03 is: 534.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.52 : 569.52 = 357.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.52/569.52 = 357.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.52x = 569.52 × 357.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.52x = 203,335.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,335.73/380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.36

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