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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.64, 569.88 and 257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.64, 569.88 and 257.52 is: 385.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.64 : 569.88 = 257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.64/569.88 = 257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.64x = 569.88 × 257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.64x = 146,755.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,755.50/380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.55

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