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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.62, 568.11 and 352.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.62, 568.11 and 352.74 is: 526.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.62 : 568.11 = 352.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.62/568.11 = 352.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.62x = 568.11 × 352.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.62x = 200,395.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,395.38/380.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.50

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