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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.55, 567.94 and 370.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.55, 567.94 and 370.83 is: 553.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.55 : 567.94 = 370.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.55/567.94 = 370.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.55x = 567.94 × 370.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.55x = 210,609.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,609.19/380.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.43

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