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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.04, 572.34 and 319.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.04, 572.34 and 319.56 is: 481.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.04 : 572.34 = 319.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.04/572.34 = 319.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.04x = 572.34 × 319.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.04x = 182,896.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,896.97/380.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.26

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