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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.96, 571.41 and 370.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.96, 571.41 and 370.70 is: 556.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.96 : 571.41 = 370.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.96/571.41 = 370.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.96x = 571.41 × 370.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.96x = 211,818.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,818.83/380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.02

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