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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380, 572.99 and 308.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380, 572.99 and 308.72 is: 465.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380 : 572.99 = 308.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380/572.99 = 308.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380x = 572.99 × 308.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380x = 176,893.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,893.47/380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.51

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