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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.64, 573.70 and 380.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.64, 573.70 and 380.64 is: 573.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.64 : 573.70 = 380.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.64/573.70 = 380.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.64x = 573.70 × 380.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.64x = 218,373.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,373.17/380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.70

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