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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.59, 571.21 and 356.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.59, 571.21 and 356.59 is: 535.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.59 : 571.21 = 356.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.59/571.21 = 356.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.59x = 571.21 × 356.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.59x = 203,685.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,685.99/380.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.18

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