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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.06, 570.10 and 217.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.06, 570.10 and 217.66 is: 326.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.06 : 570.10 = 217.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.06/570.10 = 217.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.06x = 570.10 × 217.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.06x = 124,087.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,087.97/380.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.50

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