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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.74, 571.22 and 339.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.74, 571.22 and 339.90 is: 509.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.74 : 571.22 = 339.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.74/571.22 = 339.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.74x = 571.22 × 339.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.74x = 194,157.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,157.68/380.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.95

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