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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.09, 570.42 and 303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.09, 570.42 and 303.74 is: 455.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.09 : 570.42 = 303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.09/570.42 = 303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.09x = 570.42 × 303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.09x = 173,256.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,256.52/380.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.84

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