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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.48, 591.96 and 380.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.48, 591.96 and 380.36 is: 569.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.48 : 591.96 = 380.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.48/591.96 = 380.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.48x = 591.96 × 380.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.48x = 225,157.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,157.91/395.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.33

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