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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.80, 571.61 and 335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.80, 571.61 and 335.44 is: 503.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.80 : 571.61 = 335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.80/571.61 = 335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.80x = 571.61 × 335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.80x = 191,740.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,740.86/380.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.52

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