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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.68, 570.30 and 337.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.68, 570.30 and 337.48 is: 505.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.68 : 570.30 = 337.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.68/570.30 = 337.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.68x = 570.30 × 337.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.68x = 192,464.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,464.84/380.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.58

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