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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.89, 570.93 and 360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.89, 570.93 and 360.64 is: 540.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.89 : 570.93 = 360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.89/570.93 = 360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.89x = 570.93 × 360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.89x = 205,900.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,900.20/380.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.58

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