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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.75, 569.58 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.75, 569.58 and 329.94 is: 493.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.75 : 569.58 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.75/569.58 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.75x = 569.58 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.75x = 187,927.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,927.23/380.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.58

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