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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.54, 569.80 and 365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.54, 569.80 and 365.56 is: 547.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.54 : 569.80 = 365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.54/569.80 = 365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.54x = 569.80 × 365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.54x = 208,296.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,296.09/380.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.37

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