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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.78, 570.81 and 346.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.78, 570.81 and 346.97 is: 520.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.78 : 570.81 = 346.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.78/570.81 = 346.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.78x = 570.81 × 346.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.78x = 198,053.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,053.95/380.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.13

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