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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.99, 570.98 and 329.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.99, 570.98 and 329.42 is: 493.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.99 : 570.98 = 329.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.99/570.98 = 329.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.99x = 570.98 × 329.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.99x = 188,090.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,090.58/380.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.69

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