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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.96, 568.49 and 342.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.96, 568.49 and 342.18 is: 510.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.96 : 568.49 = 342.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.96/568.49 = 342.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.96x = 568.49 × 342.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.96x = 194,524.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,524.20/380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.62

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