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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.96, 571.13 and 359.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.96, 571.13 and 359.49 is: 538.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.96 : 571.13 = 359.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.96/571.13 = 359.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.96x = 571.13 × 359.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.96x = 205,313.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,313.73/380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.94

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