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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.05, 570.58 and 242.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.05, 570.58 and 242.69 is: 364.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.05 : 570.58 = 242.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.05/570.58 = 242.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.05x = 570.58 × 242.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.05x = 138,470.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,470.60/380.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.35

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