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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.60, 568.15 and 334.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.60, 568.15 and 334.47 is: 499.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.60 : 568.15 = 334.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.60/568.15 = 334.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.60x = 568.15 × 334.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.60x = 190,029.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,029.84/380.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.29

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