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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.75, 571.32 and 379.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.75, 571.32 and 379.53 is: 569.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.75 : 571.32 = 379.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.75/571.32 = 379.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.75x = 571.32 × 379.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.75x = 216,833.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,833.08/380.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.50

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