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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.80, 571.89 and 363.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.80, 571.89 and 363.49 is: 545.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.80 : 571.89 = 363.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.80/571.89 = 363.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.80x = 571.89 × 363.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.80x = 207,876.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,876.30/380.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.89

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