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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380, 569.52 and 217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380, 569.52 and 217.76 is: 326.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380 : 569.52 = 217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380/569.52 = 217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380x = 569.52 × 217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380x = 124,018.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,018.68/380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.36

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