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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.41, 575.89 and 380.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.41, 575.89 and 380.15 is: 569.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.41 : 575.89 = 380.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.41/575.89 = 380.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.41x = 575.89 × 380.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.41x = 218,924.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,924.58/384.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.51

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