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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.92, 568.47 and 339.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.92, 568.47 and 339.92 is: 507.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.92 : 568.47 = 339.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.92/568.47 = 339.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.92x = 568.47 × 339.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.92x = 193,234.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,234.32/380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.28

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