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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.80, 569.78 and 340.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.80, 569.78 and 340.79 is: 508.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.80 : 569.78 = 340.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.80/569.78 = 340.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.80x = 569.78 × 340.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.80x = 194,175.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,175.05/381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.57

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