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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.76, 571.32 and 329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.76, 571.32 and 329.46 is: 494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.76 : 571.32 = 329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.76/571.32 = 329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.76x = 571.32 × 329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.76x = 188,227.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,227.09/380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.35

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