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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.92, 570.56 and 369.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.92, 570.56 and 369.98 is: 554.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.92 : 570.56 = 369.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.92/570.56 = 369.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.92x = 570.56 × 369.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.92x = 211,095.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,095.79/380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.17

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