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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.55, 572.12 and 352.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.55, 572.12 and 352.01 is: 529.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.55 : 572.12 = 352.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.55/572.12 = 352.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.55x = 572.12 × 352.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.55x = 201,394.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,394.61/380.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.22

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