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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.70, 574.02 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.70, 574.02 and 367.20 is: 553.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.70 : 574.02 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.70/574.02 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.70x = 574.02 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.70x = 210,780.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,780.14/380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.66

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