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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.04, 569.70 and 242.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.04, 569.70 and 242.70 is: 363.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.04 : 569.70 = 242.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.04/569.70 = 242.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.04x = 569.70 × 242.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.04x = 138,266.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,266.19/380.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.82

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