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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.52, 570.26 and 337.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.52, 570.26 and 337.08 is: 505.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.52 : 570.26 = 337.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.52/570.26 = 337.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.52x = 570.26 × 337.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.52x = 192,223.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,223.24/380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.16

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