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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.58, 570.84 and 335.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.58, 570.84 and 335.58 is: 503.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.58 : 570.84 = 335.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.58/570.84 = 335.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.58x = 570.84 × 335.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.58x = 191,562.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,562.49/380.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.34

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