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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.58, 569.76 and 341.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.58, 569.76 and 341.01 is: 510.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.58 : 569.76 = 341.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.58/569.76 = 341.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.58x = 569.76 × 341.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.58x = 194,293.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,293.86/380.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.52

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