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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.68, 568.25 and 329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.68, 568.25 and 329.68 is: 492.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.68 : 568.25 = 329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.68/568.25 = 329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.68x = 568.25 × 329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.68x = 187,340.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,340.66/380.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.12

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