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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.80, 547.20 and 380.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.80, 547.20 and 380.80 is: 547.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.80 : 547.20 = 380.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.80/547.20 = 380.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.80x = 547.20 × 380.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.80x = 208,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,373.76/380.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.20

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