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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.39, 592.45 and 380.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.39, 592.45 and 380.41 is: 569.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.39 : 592.45 = 380.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.39/592.45 = 380.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.39x = 592.45 × 380.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.39x = 225,371.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,371.47/395.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.99

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