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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.12, 570.04 and 217.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.12, 570.04 and 217.68 is: 326.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.12 : 570.04 = 217.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.12/570.04 = 217.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.12x = 570.04 × 217.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.12x = 124,086.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,086.31/380.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.44

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