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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.64, 570.98 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.64, 570.98 and 361.20 is: 541.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.64 : 570.98 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.64/570.98 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.64x = 570.98 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.64x = 206,237.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,237.98/380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.82

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