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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.94, 571.44 and 335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.94, 571.44 and 335.82 is: 503.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.94 : 571.44 = 335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.94/571.44 = 335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.94x = 571.44 × 335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.94x = 191,900.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,900.98/380.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.76

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