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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.16, 597.96 and 380.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.16, 597.96 and 380.64 is: 567.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.16 : 597.96 = 380.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.16/597.96 = 380.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.16x = 597.96 × 380.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.16x = 227,607.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,607.49/401.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.37

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