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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.61, 570.11 and 376.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.61, 570.11 and 376.29 is: 563.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.61 : 570.11 = 376.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.61/570.11 = 376.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.61x = 570.11 × 376.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.61x = 214,522.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,522.90/380.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.64

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